While the master is away, Hatori and Tokihiko, the front desk manager and bath caretaker from Tenjin-ya's rival inn Orio-ya, suddenly show up at Tenjin-ya. Although they say they came as guests, a tense mood prevails among the employees.
Fluttering cherry blossoms, dancing as they fall
Kirschblüten,
die durch die Luft tanzen
Flores de cerezo revoloteando
Bailando mientras caen
Flores de cerejeira esvoaçantes
Dançam ao cair