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.
Table manners are not something 
that are mastered in a day.
Los modales no son algo
que se domina en un día.
Los modales no se dominan en un día.
Le buone maniere a tavolo
 non si imparano da un giorno all'altro.
Maneiras à mesa não são algo
que pode-se dominar em um dia.
Манеры за столом
обретаются не за один день.