How It All Goes Down
- As World War II heats up, the okiya does well, thanks to the instructions by General Tottori to leave them alone.
- However, one day he is taken into custody, likely for being shady, and the okiya must struggle to survive along with everyone else—growing vegetables, rationing food, and wearing the same underwear for days.
- Soon, the government closes the geisha district. No fun allowed at war, not even fun with geisha.
- Many teahouses have one last farewell party.
- At one, Sayuri bumps into Nobu, who says he can help Sayuri.
- Nobu's friend, Arashino the kimono maker, will take her in. She can live with him and make parachutes during the war, instead of kimono.
- Sayuri agrees to go to safety there, and she wonders if she'll ever see Gion again.