Yin is pulled along and does nothing to the opposite. She follows, is lead, without a thought otherwise.

This is the first time, she thinks. The first time Hei will show her where he stays. She has known since they were set in this town, but here is when he will choose.

Nakama, she said. Nakama, he had said as well. And he is showing that, in bits and pieces, the further time goes on.