20-year-old Mei has a soft-spoken demeanor, a refreshing smile, and a cute face highlighted by her dimples. In high school, she was a member of the volleyball team, showing her athletic, disciplined side. She lost her virginity during her second year of high school at her boyfriend's place, and since then has had relationships with only two men—remaining a pure and innocent girl at heart. So why did she voluntarily apply for this AV shoot? On the way to the set, I casually asked her. Her smile briefly clouded over, but she quickly answered in a clear, determined voice. From my perspective, she was doing this job to pay off her boyfriend's debts. Yet she spoke with a strong sense of purpose. "He can't do anything without me," she said—her boyfriend was essentially her entire identity. People from difficult family backgrounds often struggle with loneliness, constantly seeking validation through being needed, finding their self-worth in that role. She might seem like just another girl being used by a deadbeat guy, but it's not that simple. The fact that she's "doing this for him" is what gives her life meaning. She loves him for her own sake. And that, too, is a form of love. As a cameraman, I shouldn't get too personally involved, but while editing this video—capturing her beautiful expressions—I couldn't help but recall the determined look on her face, and found myself growing sentimental. Maybe I'm getting older. Regardless of her backstory, her beauty is genuine. Please, watch and see for yourself.