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.
and much is expected of him in 
the future as an army official.
y se espera mucho de él
como oficial del ejército.
y se espera mucho de él
como oficial del ejército.
e ci si aspetta molto da lui come ufficiale medico.
e espera-se muito dele como
futuro oficial do exército.
и на него возлагают большие надежды,
как на военного служащего.