Kikuhiko is busy working and falls behind in his practice, but Shin gets more work as a futatsume, and takes the name Sukeroku (助å…). Kikuhiko tries to improve his ability, but lacks the recklessness of Shin and master Yakumo tells him he must find his own style. At a theatre performance, Yakumo meets Shin and Kikuhiko, and introduces Miyokichi, the geisha who is with him. Miyokichi invites Kikuhiko to visit her, and when he does, she tries to seduce him.