The scene opens with Hirokazu's reaction to his friend's rejection of his proposal of marriage. The two of them have been living together in Japan for a year and have been working together on their respective projects. Hiroko asks if he is free to go out for dinner that night. He says that he would like to hear his advice on the pros and cons of the marriage proposal. He asks to be taken to a nearby restaurant, where he can have dinner with his friend. He is not properly dressed for the occasion, but he is pleased to find that he is taller than his friend, and that he has a good style. He compliments his friend on his hair, which is too short for him, and he compliments Hiroko on his appearance. He tells his friend that he feels as if he has "become a celebrity," and that it might change if he leaves it like this