This is a story about time, where time is equivalent to currency. People spend time to purchase things, meaning that one's lifespan is determined by the amount of time they possess. Everyone starts with a basic allocation of twenty-five years. In impoverished areas, individuals must earn their own time to sustain their lives after the age of twenty-five.

I only gave you my body, but you allowed me to share your dreams. What surpasses genetics is the strength of humanity.