I didn't expect the night to end at a luxurious club in Tokyo, the people lost in the dim light and the beats of a slow R&B song.

My teammates and I were in the town for a soccer match, yet my attention veered away as I caught sight of her— a mesmerizing stranger in a tiny crystal dress. The backless garment unveiled her smooth pale skin, adorned with an intricate dragon tattoo that seemed to dance with her every move

The thumping bass seemed to synchronize with the erratic beat of my heart.