
evening, same day
Tagomi hosts Baynes
Nobusuke Tagomi invites Mr. Baynes to his home for tea. They discuss the I Ching and the nature of faith. Tagomi probes Baynes about his background, and Baynes reveals that a third party, an elderly Japanese businessman named Mr. Yatabe, will join their discussions. Tagomi is suspicious but agrees to wait. Baynes feels uneasy about the conversation and leaves early.