@@dingk4424 Hi, I would appreciate it if you could elaborate on your opinions, if your comment is directed to me. I pointed out these issues purely out of good intentions - to make viewers of the series more aware of the real situation of Japan’s Maiko. Such abuses mentioned above in Kyoto Geisha House, and even the traditional industry, have been widely discussed in Japan ever since a former Maiko spoke out in June 2022 (whose name is Kiritaka Kiyoha, for your further research). The director of the series, Mr Hirokazu Koreeda, also made a statement in response to the wave of criticisms on 24 Jan. It is totally understandable if anyone doesn’t want to believe such abuses exist after watching the series. The storyline, characters, and film techniques are almost flawless and beautiful - so surreal that it may make the viewers overlook the struggles of those who suffered in the industry, especially the minors. After all, for an industry to thrive and grow in a healthy way, one can not look away from the deprivation of workers’ rights. The viewers may not be aware of these issues in Japanese context, but I believe it will help the industry reform if more know about Maiko’s situation from inside and outside of Japan.