Gyutaro spends most of the night collecting payments.

He doesn't want to. He really doesn't want to. Ume deserves a good life. His precious little Ume deserves so much more.

It's not fair. All these sleazy men get to roam the streets and take whatever they want. All these pretty girls who have no where else to go and must work here as a result. It's not fair, and Gyutaro hates it.

Gyutaro pauses on his walk home to watch the dancers. The music is soothing, but the crowd is irritating.