Gaze.Suzu, sent by Yoshida to talk to Akesato to discuss about future plans, is halted by Hana, who tells him that Akesato has a prior appointment. He later stumbles into Tetsu, much to the chagrins of each other. Akesato tells Yamanami that Saya will live the life of a courtesan to soon be bound with a patron. Tetsu and Suzu are unaware that they are both serving under an authority as a page. Even though they have opposite opinions of who they serve, Suzu believes that this person is actually looking after Tetsu as a favor from someone. Yamanami and Heisuke scare away some patrons who were harassing Akesato. A fretful Tatsu is glad to see Tetsu once again. Saitō tells Suzu to exit the room as he points directly at Tetsu and gives a gloomy stare.