leaving japan forever,...

He leaves Japan with heavy bags after cleaning his room; residents photograph him and say goodbye despite wanting anonymity. Station closure forces an overnight wait until 5 AM; he buys food and meets a man searching for his girlfriend. He reaches Taiwan after a two-hour bus ride, lacks Wi-Fi, likes his small room, and finds the nighttime heat oppressive.

Departure marks a decisive transition: social contact occurs, but solitude, uncertainty, and discomfort persist.