As the sake and appetizers go around, the host returns to the guest of honor and says 'Onagare wo' (Could I have a cup of sake?) to request the guest's sake cup for him.
酒と肴が末客まで行き渡ったところで、亭主は正客のところへ戻り、「お流れを」と言って自分も盃を所望する。