In this first scene, the young protagonist is introduced. He is introduced as a "friend" of the protagonist, who is a "virgin" . He asks the protagonist to meet him for an "hour" at a "no penetration" escort service. The protagonist is shocked to find that the service charges a "freaking expensive" sum for an hour's service. He also realizes that he is a virgin and that he has not had sex with a man of his own age in his life. The sex worker tells the protagonist that he will be charged if he does not return by the appointed time. He then tells her that she is welcome to call any time she wants and that the sex worker will explain everything to her.