Non-Gion Kobu related leavings can also happen after odori, and it seems as though these two have left under very different circumstances. The latest ones to leave are:
Ichimomo (市桃) of Ichi (市) in Kamishichiken
Chikasuzu (千賀すず) of Komaya (駒屋) in Miyagawa Cho
It’s not all bad though! Ichimomo actually retired because she got married over the weekend! She was a geisha literally right up until the day before her wedding, so her dedication to the karyukai is quite commendable. I can still see her being a part of the Kamishichiken community in the future as it’s rare for a geiko to cut all ties when they marry. As for Chikasuzu, it appears as though the life of a maiko was too much, but she’s still young enough that she can easily go back to school or pursue a whole new career. We wish them both the best in the their future endeavours!