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.
Otoyakko-san has been taking 
such good care of me,
Otoyakko-san ha hecho mucho por mí
Otoyakko-san ha hecho mucho por mí
La signorina Otoyakko si sta prendendo cura di me
Otoyakko-san tem cuidado
muito bem de mim,
Отоякко столько мне помогала,