When the scene opens, we are introduced to Hiroshi and his wife, who have just returned from a trip to the seashore. Hiroshi is in a bad mood, but he is comforted by the knowledge that his wife is safe and well at sea. As he is about to leave, he is interrupted by the sound of someone's voice. It is Hiroshi's wife, Kiyoko, who has come to greet him. Kiyoko asks Hiroshi to kiss her on the lips, but Hiroshi refuses, saying that it would be inappropriate for a man to kiss a woman. He then asks Kiyoko to kiss him as well, but Kiyoko refuses to do so, saying it is not appropriate for a woman to kiss another man. As they are leaving, Hiroshi notices that Kiyoko has spilled some beer on him, and Hiroshi realizes that he must have done something rude to his wife. He apologizes to Kiyoko for his behavior, and she is grateful for his kindness.