Neural Wanderer: Rebooting Mona Lisa.

Summary

Kumiko wakes up in a cold room in London, wrapped in a comforter. After a warm bath, she meets Roger, a nobleman, and Sally, a moody woman, over breakfast. Sally reveals that Kumiko's safety is a concern due to the beginning of a Yakuza conflict, and her mother’s suicide adds to Kumiko’s emotional turmoil. They venture out to Portobello Road, where Sally, with a fierce demeanor, expresses disdain for the items Kumiko finds worthless, emphasizing their value in England. The chapter introduces Kumiko's struggles with her identity and safety in a foreign land amid growing tensions.

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