In this chapter, we are introduced to the protagonist, a young man who has just returned from a trip to Europe. He is very excited to be back in Europe, and he is eager to learn about the culture of his host country. He asks his host if he can bring him some food to share with him. The young man says that he cannot bring himself to do so, as his host is a foreigner, but he does want to share his food with his host. The two exchange pleasantries, and the young man tells his host that he has made a special lunch for his birthday. The boy is very eager to share the food with him, but his host does not want to eat it. He tells the boy that he will have to wait until the next day for the lunch to be served, since it is his birthday