When a maiko advances to geisha status with an erikae ceremony, misuage who previously assisted her may remain in her okiya as shinzo (bodyguards), move to another okiya to continue their training, or return to normal male life if that was always their intention. Their roles are limited: they accompany geisha and maiko if need be and take them outside on rare occasions only if their danna is away (and, therefore, they won't encounter them); more commonly, they do errands such as shopping when asked.