Everything changes when he meets . Unlike the refined and sheltered Babi, Gin is a firecracker. She is independent, a bit tomboyish, sharp-tongued, and fiercely energetic. She doesn't fall for Step’s "bad boy" charms immediately, which intrigues him.
Their relationship develops into a passionate, modern romance. Gin represents the "now"—she is vibrant and challenges Step to live in the present rather than wallowing in his memories. Through her, Step begins to feel like he can finally breathe again. The Ghost of Babi
Returning to Rome is bittersweet. The city is filled with ghosts of his past—the street corners where he raced motorbikes and the walls where he once painted "Io e te, tre metri sopra il cielo." Step is no longer the reckless street fighter he once was; he is more mature, though still carries a cynical edge. Meeting Gin
However, the past is never truly buried. Step eventually crosses paths with . She is different now—older, more sophisticated, and engaged to be married to a man from her own social class.