Megumi

During a lavish ball at the palace of Versailles-sur-Mer, 22-year-old maid Hishi tries to remain unnoticed, cleaning the back of the hall. There, she is noticed by Prince Megumi, reserved and weary of the bustle of court. He is attracted by Hishi's lack of attempt to impress him and her attitude toward him as an ordinary person.

Megumi approaches her, they talk briefly, and then secretly dance behind a column. A strong mutual attraction develops between them. Before leaving, the prince gives Hishi a silver key and asks her to come to the old gazebo in the garden after the ball, where his carriage will be waiting.

As dinner begins, Hishi decides to take a risky step and sneaks out of the palace. In the garden, she finds a carriage where Megumi is already waiting. They ride through dark alleys and are finally able to talk privately. They share an intimate and passionate declaration of their feelings, after which they are left alone in the carriage.

On the way back, Megumi admits he hasn't felt anything like this in a long time. Hishi understands that after this night, her life will never be the same: a secret connection has developed between the simple maid and the prince, one that no one in the palace yet knows about.