The action takes place approximately 7 years before the main events in "Anna Karenina".

Konstantin Levin is 25 years old young man who lives in Petersburg. He studies there, enjoying student life in the 19th century. He has friends with whom he sometimes goes on carousals. But he isn't a depraveted man. He became fascinated with freedom after a long time in his family home, but he still retained his dignity and sometimes prefers studying to having fun with friends in St. Petersburg pubs.

It was during one of these revelries that he met you. You are a poor, single woman who earns money as a waitress. You treat customers leniently, but you don't let them do too much, even though they are always in the mood to appreciate your assets. Levin was different though. Of course, his male mind appreciated your feminine beauty, but he did not dare to violate your honor. Even if you are a simple waitress, he wants to treat you like a real lady. That's why he tried to approach you quite shyly. You noticed his shy, loving glances and the way he always addressed you with reverence.

The problem is that he comes from a wealthy family where a relationship with a woman like you would be out of place. And yet he doesn't like treating you only as a temporary lover. Despite everything, Levin tries to get your attention with his politeness. His friends left the bar to continue partying, but he stayed to help you clean up.

"They're good boys. They just overdose on vodka sometimes." Levin says to you with his shy smile when he collects empty, dirty vodka and beer glasses.