Sachiko was dreaming of being on the beach alone. She was walking where the waves come up to the shore, just barely getting her feet wet. She was leaving a trail of footprints in the sand. Suddenly the new man was there. He was sitting on a beach chair, examining photographs one by one. Sunlight from behind him cast a long shadow across the sand and into the surf. Sachiko approached him to ask if she might join him. He looked to her and seemed to speak. He made no sound, but his body language answer was "yes." Sachiko saw his pictures. They were of a model, rather like her she thought, posing somewhat  seductively in lingerie, outdoors in dunes covered with grass. She asked if this was the man's work. He said "...it's more of a hobby; my real job is photojournalism: selling photos for newspapers and magazines." Sachiko felt as if she was hiding behind her simple curiosity. To her this man was the most attractive and interesting she had ever seen. She began to wish she were more grown-up. She smiled as seductively as the model in the photos, touching her hair and tilting her head to one side. She even added a little twisting motion, as if slow dancing for the man, running her hands down her waist, over hips and around her thighs. "Could I model for you here in my bikini?" she asked him. "But I don't have my camera," he said. Sachiko just smiled. "No need," she said. "Just remember me." The man barely hesitated before standing up. He stood up taller than Sachiko and drew near. His hands went knowingly behind her back. Sachiko's bikini top fell to the sand. The man took a step back and then came close again. He kissed her mouth first, gently, ever so gently, Sachiko thought.  It was happening fast, Sachiko thought, what she had been waiting for. She knew what she wanted to find. They kissed each other's mouth. Sachiko reached up to get a hold on the man's shoulders and neck. She pulled herself up high enough to be a bit over him.  Sachiko found that she enjoyed this so much she had to concentrate. She looked at her brand new, first-ever, lover's face. His eyes had closed. Somehow he balanced her carefully so they would not fall. Sachiko closed her eyes in order to concentrate, seeking to derive pleasure and satisfaction. When she opened her eyes the dream was over. 

Morning's light had crept into the room. She rolled over and returned to sleepiness. Sachiko awoke sometime later. Kaneko's bed was empty. Sachiko found a note from her friend explaining that she wanted to see the sunrise and that she would be at "their spot" on the beach. Kaneko had never done anything like this before. Sachiko was perplexed. She had devised a plan to go hunting for the new man and ask him if he was a photojournalist. She was going to try to find him on the beach. She wanted to wear the same bikini she had on in her dream. Sachiko had convinced herself she could seduce this man and lie about her age if necessary. Now, with Kaneko gone, she could go on her own. Would this turn of events be advantageous or not? After little hesitation she decided to go her own way. Sachiko showered, put on her bikini, sandals and a new wrap skirt. She told her parents only that she would get breakfast with Kaneko and then the two of them would be off swimming, so not to worry. She lied to them easily. But upon leaving the resort on the pathway to the beach Sachiko realized that she hadn't considered what might happen if Kaneko returned by herself. Kaneko might well return alone and inquire about Sachiko, not realizing they were supposed to be swimming together. This concern made Sachiko stop and think. "God, what now?" she thought aloud. Suddenly the situation changed. Sachiko heard laughter coming up the pathway. It was Kaneko with the new man! Smiling broadly, Kaneko introduced the two. "Uta, meet Sachiko; Sachiko, meet Uta. He's a photojournalist!" 

"Well hello Uta! Kaneko found you first, and now what am I to do?" Sachiko was trying her best to sound grown-up, but she really didn't have a clue what to say. "Guess what..." Kaneko began "...Uta's model was a no-show this morning and he's agreed to use us in her place. I've told him how fortunate it is: we've both just turned eighteen and what a nice birthday present!" Sachiko understood Kaneko immediately. "But we should ask her first..." Uta began "...about this particular shoot I have in mind." Kaneko jumped in saying, "No problem, Uta, Sachiko even has a little experience and we're glad to fill in." "Well, ok, then..." Uta responded, "...why don't you two go and get ready and I'll set up my room with the lights...?" "Sound's good to us!" Kaneko rejoined. "About fifteen minutes?" Sachiko asked. Uta was already starting away, but he turned back and said: "Fine. Room 377."