A student long accustomed to suppressing his vivid private fantasies leads a quiet, unremarkable life until an otherworldly encounter alters his circumstances. An alien parasite bonds with him and demonstrates the power to cloud the minds of those nearby, allowing everyday routines to continue without notice. Reassured by this ability, he begins to act on long-suppressed impulses while navigating the blurred line between his inner world and external reality. This opening episode establishes the unusual partnership and its first tentative steps into public spaces.
