When Yukichi FUKUZAWA, who was involved in the reformation of the duties of the Sanda Domain, came to Kyoo (a banquet) in the domain residence in Edobori, Osaka, Kuki attended the same Kyoo and met him there.
三田藩の藩政改革に携わっていた福澤諭吉が大阪江戸堀の藩屋敷で饗応された際に同席し、面識を得る。