Nogizaka is the Tokyo district associated with the French restaurant Aomamé chooses for a dinner with Ayumi. The exchange reveals how Aomamé’s personal connections can turn an exclusive destination into a practical invitation, while Ayumi’s astonishment makes the restaurant’s expense and prestige clear.

The Restaurant and Its Reputation

Aomamé names a French restaurant in Nogizaka when arranging to meet Ayumi the day after tomorrow. Ayumi recognizes it as an exceptionally well-regarded establishment: she has read that its prices are very high and that reservations ordinarily must be made at least two months ahead. On her salary, she doubts she could afford to dine there.

Aomamé’s Connection

Aomamé explains that the owner belongs to her club and that she serves as his personal trainer. She also advises him about the nutritional value of the restaurant’s menus. Those connections allow her to offer Ayumi a priority table and a reduced price, though she warns that the seating may not be especially well placed.

Ayumi’s Response

Ayumi immediately accepts the imperfect terms, saying that even a table in a closet would suit her. Her eager response turns the restaurant from a marker of intimidating expense and scarcity into the setting for a shared outing. Nogizaka thus enters the scene not through a detailed portrait of its streets, but through the social distinction attached to one sought-after restaurant and the friendship that makes the visit possible.