Discuss Joanna Rand. Who is Joanna Rand? Why does she live in Kyoto? Why did Joanna come to Japan in the first place? Where did she get the money for the club? Why does Joanna have bad dreams? What do these dreams mean?

Discuss Lisa Chelgrin. Who is Lisa Chelgrin? Why was she kidnapped? Who kidnapped her? Why? Why was Lisa brainwashed? Why was Lisa allowed to live? What motivations did her captors have to let her live? Are Lisa and Joanna alike? In what ways? Will Joanna ever remember Lisa?

Discuss Alex Hunter. Who is Alex Hunter? Why is he in Kyoto? Why is Alex fascinated with Joanna? Is Alex in love with Joanna or Lisa? Why does Alex insist on helping Joanna even when she does not want his help? Why does Alex begin having nightmares? What does the nightmare mean? Why...