Chiyoko Imura, mother to Masashi Miyanomori and former wife of Genichirou Miyanomori, presides over a Kyoto kimono shop steeped in tradition, now grappling with dwindling demand as Western attire dominates. Her fractured bond with Masashi simmers with his resentment toward her and the Miyanomori name, leading him to shun visits and deny her maternal role.

Chiyoko’s persistent overtures meet only rejection, Masashi dismissing her as an irritant to avoid. During a Teito visit, she voices worries over his health and eating habits, imploring Haru’s aid—yet he rebuffs her with open hostility, ordering others to return her to Kyoto.

Her past divorce from Genichirou left Masashi in the care of Miyanomori staff, seeding mutual disdain that now defines their relationship. This estrangement fuels Masashi’s refusal to wear kimonos, a pointed rejection of Chiyoko’s craft and heritage.

In later encounters, Chiyoko balances resignation with quiet maternal worry, acknowledging their shared animosity while mourning the distance between them. She shares her futile efforts to mend ties with Haru, yet concedes their rift as a private family burden. Her Teito journeys underscore a tenacious, unanswered yearning to glimpse her son’s world beyond his icy veneer.