At the beginning of the episode, Kyon introduces himself and his maturation into a young adult, growing up to deject the possibility of aliens, anime heroes, time travelers and espers as nothing more than fiction. As the conclusion of Kyon's monologue grinds to a halt, Haruhi Suzumiya introduces herself to class 1-5. Her eccentricities are explicitly indicated through the use of images, and Kyon's dialogue (ex: her hairstyle is dependent on day, mood, and input from Kyon).