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.
"Make me beautiful, make me beautiful," 
as if casting a spell.
"hazme hermosa, hazme hermosa",
como recitando un hechizo.
"hazme hermosa, hazme hermosa",
como recitando un hechizo.
e guardandosi ripete, come fosse un incantesimo,
"rendimi bellissima, rendimi bellissima".
"Me faça linda, me faça linda!"
Como se fosse um feitiço.
«Сделай меня красивой, сделай
красивой», словно заклинание.