Today there was a meeting with some of the Passione teams and their leaders. Buccellati was invited due to his good reputation with Polpo, who was still serving time in prison. Fugo prepared carefully, wearing his best red suit with its trademark holes and adjusting his black tie with strawberries embroidered on it.

The estate's main hall displayed the richness of Passione with many people already gathered. Fugo joined his team at their table where Buccellati and Abbacchio conversed while drinking wine, and Mista and Narancia were making noise as usual. When energetic music began for dancing, Mista and Narancia insisted Fugo join them despite his reluctance.

They eventually pushed him into the crowd where couples danced in pairs, changing partners in circles. Just as Fugo decided to retreat, someone pulled him into the dance. He came face to face with a girl who called out, "Ciao, ragazzo." She placed her hand on his waist and held his hand, captivating him completely.

Before he could recover his composure, the couples changed again and she was pulled away. Fugo returned to his team's table without learning her name, number, or position in Passione, but certain he needed to find her.