The scene opens with Hiroyuki's happy expression. He's just had a good night's sleep, and he's ready to get into the swing of things with his new lady-in-waiting. Hiroyuki, however, isn't having any of it. He wants to know what's going on between him and his new love. He can't wait to tell her all about it, but he also wants to make it clear that he doesn't want to hurt her feelings. He tells her that she's the only one he loves, and that he'll protect her "all my life" if she wants to marry him. She's so happy, in fact, that she wishes to spend her life