In this chapter, we are introduced to a number of characters, each of whom has a unique story to tell. The first person introduces us to the protagonist, a young man who has just returned from a trip to the Galapagos Islands. The protagonist is shocked to learn that his wife, Akari, has been kidnapped by a mysterious man. He is also shocked to find that his friend, the protagonist's father, has also been kidnapped. He also learns that Akari has been missing for four days and that he has not seen her since the kidnapping. Akari was with the protagonist on the day of the kidnapping, but she has not returned. When the protagonist asks where Akari is, he is told that she has gone out with another man, but has not yet returned. He then learns that the other man has taken photographs of Akari and has been stalking her ever since. He tells his friend that he is ready to tell the police about the photographs anytime he wants to. He says that he will protect Akari from the pestering of the protagonist. The author of the novel, Mizue publisher, tells us that this is a fictional work of fiction and that it is strictly forbidden to copy, reprint, distribute, or send it for free.