The scene opens with Berich lamenting that he is only the first day at the university and that his identity is already known. The contract stipulates that if he is unable to complete the game and return the money he already spent, he will have to repay the money as well. Berich asks Gui if they know each other from back in France, and Gui replies that they did not, but that he just happened to help save the man's life by accident. Gui asks if they can take him riding horses, and Berich exclaims that he also has equestrian skills. Gui says that he cannot tell that Gui studied in France before, and that he thinks Gui's parents will not be ashamed of him if they find out about the incident. Gui tells Berich that he was mistaken for the girl in the wrong room the night before, but he hopes that Gui will not tell anyone about it. He says he often works late at night, so it is more convenient for him to stay in the school so that his classes wont be affected