Ougai openly admits to his aunt, who has brought him photos of possible marriageable young women, that Mei is his fiancée; and, he also states his intent to formally present her as such at a party being held at the Rokumeikan the following month. Sensing Mei distress at this, Ougai invites her out on a date to Asakusa. After being escorted around Meiji era Asakusa, Mei seems to brighten in spirit. However, while out on their date Mei is faced with a beautiful girl who clearly is one of the hopefuls for Ougai's hand.
縁談話をもってきた伯母に、芽衣がフィアンセだと言い放つ鴎外。
そして、来月開かれる鹿鳴館の夜会で、フィアンセとしてお披露目すると言う。
すっかり委縮してしまった芽衣を、鴎外は浅草へデートに誘う。
明治時代の浅草をエスコートされ、ときめく芽衣。
しかし、鴎外のフィアンセ候補の娘とその母が現れ……。
Ougai admite abertamente para sua tia, que os trouxe fotos de possíveis candidatas a casamento, que Mei é sua noiva.
