Through the Cat's Eyes
IrisHyunKwak
あらすじ
Through the Cat's Eyes: A Journey Beyond the Nameless A woman who has lost her child arrives at a strange island, where she discovers a book. It is unknown who wrote it, but inside, she reads the following: I record here the unbelievable events that took place on this small island. These are the stories of the nameless ones. On this island, everyone has lost all memories of themselves. They vividly recall the faces and stories of others, yet their own names and identities remain a mystery. In their desperation to reclaim their sense of self, they find hope in an extraordinary creature: a white-furred, blue-eyed cat above an ancient tree. The cat, keeper of all memories, presents them with a peculiar challenge: "Leave this island and seek out the most unforgettable pair of eyes you encounter. Tell me what you saw in those eyes, and I will tell you who you are." Seven individuals take on this quest, venturing beyond the island. In time, they return to the cat, each bearing a story of the eyes they discovered. But the questions remain: Did the cat find the answers they sought? Among the seven, who truly found themselves?And what did the woman, after reading all these stories, see on that island? This is a story of identity, memory, and the question that lies beyond them all: Who are we, really? Across borders of nationality, race, religion, culture, gender, and age, this journey invites us to look into the eyes of others-and perhaps, in doing so, discover a new version of ourselves. When you close the book, how will you see the world?