The daughter of a mysterious man believed to be called Sevenz and an enigmatic woman simply known as Dae, Wenzdae is one of seven daughters each reputedly named after one of the traditional Earth days: this is Wenzdae, who followed elder sisters Zonndae, Maurndae, Tuozdae, and preceded her younger siblings Thorzdae, Firaedae and the 'baby' of the family, Zettardae.

The sisters -- all capsuleers -- get together once a year to discuss the eternal search for their absent parents. 'Our kind are out somewhere among the stars' is the cause that drives this family on...