Will We Grow Up, Only To Be Corpses?
The fiction "Will We Grow Up, Only To Be Corpses?" contains three stories that illustrate the nature of love and relationships
through a fictional world. The ceramic pieces, "Almost Human", which are referred to as love shells in the writing, acts as evidence and bring vitality to the virtual world.
The characters in the story cherish, struggle, and often loathe the presence of the love shells, which unravels the raw emotions inside them.
The Hypothesis
The Love Shells
When people created an intimate relationship with each other, a small circular object was born. As people found this object’s appearance fascinating, they were cared for with sincerity by many individuals. They were born in the deepest side of a mouth, usually where molars would appear. In that small amount of space, they peeked their head out, causing pain to the gum. Through that pain, people realized that they were in love. Born in two people's mouths, the two halves would become a complete shell when stuck together. The love shells perished when one of the creators are lost.
Almost Human, Never Completed
A story about a love shell that survived after the death of two creators. Written in the form of an article, it describes a story about a North Korean defector who came to South Korea, leaving her partner in the North.
Burying Alive
A sincere letter that is written to show one's appreciation and love for one's loved one. The writer promises to bury their love shell with their body: an ode for eternal love.
Breaking The Egg
After receiving a document about her mother from prison, a woman recollects memories of her mother. She decides to take a bold step and chooses not to linger on the memories.