Amirah is being considered as the protagonist. She is the pampered only child of Sri Lankan immigrants who have high expectations for her to become a doctor. While Amirah is the perfect daughter on the outside by wearing appropriate clothing and not staying out late, she longs to escape this perfection and pursue her passion for dancing despite her parents wanting her to have a career in medicine. Over the course of the story, Amirah becomes more outspoken and brave as she learns to embrace her true self.