The narrator introduces us to Chiyukifujito, the protagonist of the first volume of the novel. Chiyuki is a friend of the protagonist's, and the two of them go to the opening of Tokyo fashion week. The narrator explains that Tokyo is an annual fashion show that takes place in different parts of the country. The audience is invited to watch the fashion show, but Chiyuki and the protagonist are not allowed to enter the show. The protagonist explains that he has always wanted to go to Tokyo, but he has never been to a fashion show before. He asks Chiyuki why he is there, and Chiyuki tells him that he got an invitation from a friend. The two go to sit in the front row, where they will be able to see the entire fashion show.