The narrator tells us that he's been invited to a dinner party by a friend of his. He apologizes for what happened the day before. The food is good, and the wine is really good. The narrator thanks the friend for inviting him to dinner. He's glad that Hirokazu isn't there, because he'd like to spend some time alone with his friend. He asks if she likes him, or if she would rather be with someone else. She says she's always liked him, and he makes her happy.