Time descends, and the two men are on their way back from Osaka. The two men tell each other how proud they are of their work in the rakugo scene, and how much they are looking forward to the day when they will be able to perform on stage together. The men discuss how they feel about the fact that women do not like rago, and that they have sold their "feminine charm" to stay alive. They both feel sorry for each other, and they promise to continue their work together.