Shipwrecked!

William’s mother has grown weary of her son’s endless daydreams about traveling to the East. Fearing that he will soon be forced into marriage and lose his chance to ever witness the wonders of the world, William decides to take drastic action. With the help of his friend Yan, he secretly boards a Dutch vessel bound for Nagasaki, Japan. However, his impulsive escape comes with a steep price: he has no idea how long the voyage will actually take, leaving him entirely at the mercy of an unfamiliar journey. Disaster strikes when the ship is suddenly caught in a violent storm. Trapped within his cramped hiding spot and unable to flee, William is ultimately swept overboard by the raging seas. He loses consciousness amid the chaos of the tempest, convinced his grand adventure has met a watery end. When he finally opens his eyes, he discovers he is not alone. Standing above him is a mysterious girl with strikingly curious eyes, marking the unexpected beginning of a new chapter in his perilous voyage.