In this chapter, the young protagonist is introduced to the world of costume design. He is introduced as a "costume designer" who has been working in the fashion industry for a few years. He tells the audience that he was once a teenager himself, and that he has seen how difficult it is for a designer to get a client to agree to a particular design. The protagonist also tells the story of his friend, Mi-Ling, who was rejected by her boss at a fashion house because she did not conform to the company's strict dress code. The young protagonist explains that he is not a genius, but that he does have his own style, which is very important in the fast-changing fashion industry. He also says that he remembers when he was a teenager, a boy in his class liked him, and he still maintains his youthful appearance. Mi-Lin then tells the protagonist that he can help him relive his youth by showing him the clothes he will wear to an outing the next day.