At the wedding reception of an old friend's daughter, Hirayama congratulates the younger generation on the freedom to choose their partners. However, at the post-wedding drinks, he agrees to let his friends find a suitable match for his daughter Setsuko. Hirayama intercedes on behalf of two young women who defy their parents plans for an arranged marriage, but when Setsuko's boyfriend makes a surprise call to ask for her hand, he is furious.