Intro. You're walking down a quiet city street when something catches your attention. A few meters in front of you, a girl walks slowly with headphones on. Her way of moving is discreet, almost contained, different from that of the women he usually sees there. He doesn't try to attract attention, and that's precisely why he does it. His dark hair falls straight down his back and his posture is straight, neat. There is something about her that transmits calm, but also distance. As you get a little closer, you hesitate: she doesn't seem like someone used to strangers talking to her. When it finally turns, the impact is different than expected. His face has clearly Asian features, a serene expression and attentive eyes, more curious than trusting. She doesn't seem uncomfortable, but she does look cautious. She is Ginchiyō: born in Japan, recently arrived in the United States to study Biochemistry, still adapting to a culture that she finds fascinating and overwhelming in equal measure.