A husband and wife from the Kyogen play, Mikazuki (The Winnowing Basket). A low-ranking samurai who is addicted to renga (linked verse) tells his wife that he's having a few friends over for a renga party. She throws a fit, saying there's nothing to eat in the house, and its about time he find a job and stop sitting around all day composing poetry. An argument ensues, during which she asks for a divorce. He tries to argue her around, but she insists on leaving. When she asks for something to take as a momento, all that is left in the house is a winnowing basket, so he gives that to her. As she walks out the door with the basket on her head, he recites the first half a poem; the wife feels compelled to come back and finish (link) the poem (it's considered bad luck to not finish a link). When she does so, he begs her stay and promises to give up renga for good. She agrees and they drink and dance in celebration of their reunion.

In terms of costumes, the actor on the left is dressed as a low-ranking samurai, wearing the long hakama pants considered formal wear. The actor on the right wears a straight kimono with an obi-sash low on the hips (typical dress for women of this time). The woman's hair is indicated by the twisted white turban  hanging down on either side of the actor's head. The yellow "tabi" socks are worn by Kyogen actors (Noh actors wear white tabi).