In this short story, the protagonist tries to make sense of the events of the previous day. He has a dream that he is ogata, or a lover, and he has a document that he has written to a client. The client is concerned that the information contained in the document is sensitive, and the protagonist has tried to reassure them, but he has not been able to do so. He decides to write a new proposal to the client. He wonders if the company trip is still on the horizon, and wonders if he should try to lighten the mood by talking about something small. He also wonders if there is anything he can do to lighten his mood. He tries to think of something small to talk about, like a swim suit, but the protagonist is too embarrassed to think about such a thing. He is afraid that the protagonist will think he is so awkward that he will not be able to handle the rest of the story by himself.