Goodbyes are said at the okiya and Jiro’s mother makes up for her earlier behavior by hugging Sanaa and asking her over for tea. Miko and Yoichi walk off together, and Jiro watches them go sadly. It should be his turn to take his girl home.
His girl? No. He needs to step back from that mindset. This is not a young woman who wants to be dominated by her boyfriend. She’s strong and decisive, like him. If they have a relationship, it’ll be on equal ground.