As the scene opens, the young lovers are in the middle of a conversation. The lovers are talking about the previous evening's events. They are interrupted by the arrival of Nitta, who has come to see them. The young lovers discuss the events of the previous day, and Nitta tells them that she has just arrived at the hotel. She tells the lovers that she will be arriving at the same time as them, and that they will have to wait until after they have left for their respective destinations.