This chapter is dedicated to the memory of the protagonist, taruna, who has been missing his friends and family in Japan. The protagonist laments that he has not been able to visit his family and friends in France and laments the fact that his brother, mateo, has not responded to any of his messages. He also laments his lack of friends in Japan, especially in the city of Yokohama, where he has been living for the past two years. He laments, however, that he does not have the money to travel as much as the protagonist does, because he has to work hard and his salary is not enough to support his expenses. He wishes that he could have someone to accompany him on his trip to Japan, but he is unable to do so because he is not rich like the protagonist. He feels that traveling is not essential to his life, and that it would be better if he had someone with him. He is sorry that his friends have not asked him how he is doing in Japan and that they have not inquired about his whereabouts. He wonders why his brother is so busy, and wonders who his best friend is. He thinks that he is a straight guy, but that his friend is not a friend, but a lover. He tells the story of his childhood, when he was a "quiet kid" who did not have friends. When he was in school, he was the victim of bullying and extortion, and he felt that he deserved it because he was born of a rich family. He gave up, and mateo came to protect him