Chapter 105: (Non-main text - Going on shelves) Containment Object Short Story: The Forgotten Man

(It's going on the shelf... There are many emotions, but once spoken, they might change their flavor, since everyone's state of mind is different. Therefore, I've decided to keep it to myself; remembering it sometimes isn't too bad... As usual, here's a little story, and I hope everyone likes my imagination.)

"A long, long time ago... "

That's how most stories start, isn't it?

Exactly how long ago?

Several billion years ago?

Or several hundred billion?

Who knows?

In any case, suddenly, in the endless darkness, a point of light burst forth. Silence and emptiness instantly gained color.

Sparks of light began to spin ceaselessly. Stars scattered, spreading at an astonishing speed in far-flung directions.

And just like that, the universe was quietly born.

Who knows how much time passed.

Those countless trillion nebulae shone brilliantly, billions of remnants clustered together, massive and coiling into one planet after another.