Mei undergoes strict instruction from a geisha named Otoyakko to become a proper lady worthy of being Ougai's fiancée. She struggles desperately to learn how to wear a kimono, how to carry herself, and etiquette. Otoyakko observes Mei and tells her that, "I don't mind women like you." As Mei's training continues, she fails to take notice of when Otoyakko slips and speaks in a more manly tone, revealing that her geisha mentor may not be all "she" appears to be.
A young lady from a noble family learns the art of 
serving tea and arranging flowers from a young age
Una joven de una familia noble aprende
el arte del té y flores desde pequeña
Una joven de familia noble aprende
el arte floral y del té desde pequeña
Una signorina di buona famiglia
Uma jovem de uma família nobre aprende
a arte do chá e das flores desde cedo,
Девушка знатной семьи учится
искусству чая и цветов с малых лет,