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.
Omiya chooses a rich suitor instead 
of her childhood friend Kanichi.
Omiya elige a un rico pretendiente
en vez de su amigo, Kanichi.
Omiya elige a un rico pretendiente
en vez de su amigo, Kanichi.
Omiya sceglie lo spasimante ricco, 
invece dell'amico d'infanzia Kanichi.
Omiya escolhe um pretendente rico em
vez de seu amigo de infância Kanichi.
Омия предпочла богатого
поклонника другу детства Канити.