People are moved when they transcend dimensions

It seems an aurora was visible in Hokkaido.

Since an aurora, which you normally have to go to freezing high-latitude regions like Alaska to see, was visible in Japan, many people were likely captivated by the fantastical sight of the aurora itself, not to mention its rarity.

Breathtaking scenery is incredibly moving, not only when seen with the naked eye, but also through photographs. The sunrise over Mount Fuji, the sea shimmering in emerald green, fields of flowers stretching as far as the eye can see—the beauty is so overwhelming that it takes your breath away. Such photos feel otherworldly, almost like paintings.

Furthermore, there are countless wonderful works of art in the world of painting as well. Masterpieces where even a single leaf or a single hair is drawn with such precision are as beautiful as photographs. They are often so eerily realistic that they can even evoke a sense of fear.

Thinking about it this way, "photos that look like paintings" and "paintings that look like photos" are somewhat similar to each other.

What do these two have in common?

I believe that"transcending dimensions"is the key.

"Photos that look like paintings" can be rephrased as "three-dimensional objects that look like two-dimensional ones," and likewise, "paintings that look like photos" become "two-dimensional objects that look like three-dimensional ones."
The illusion of having moved into a dimension that doesn't exist there originally is likely one of the reasons for the emotional impact.

The same can be said for writing.

For example, when you are reading a book. Even though you are only looking at text, have you ever had the experience where the scenery appears vividly, or the expressions of the characters appear clearly?
You aren't moved by the string of characters itself, but the sensation of the threads of words woven by the text turning into images in your brain—couldn't that be called "two-dimensional objects that look like three-dimensional ones"?

I think how vividly one can imagine an aurora, or anything else, using only words depends on the expressive power of the writer and the sensitivity of the reader.
To live as a writer, I want to be well-equipped with both of these.

By the way, I live in Hokkaido, but it takes over an hour by car to reach the area where the aurora was visible.
Therefore, to those who say things like, "Oh, you live in Hokkaido, why didn't you go see it? What a waste!"—I say, try driving for over three hours straight on an endless, desolate country road (with or without streetlights) and then talk to me.

[Afterword]

This was the 66th day, the final installment, of the commemorative '66-Day Writing Challenge'.

As for my thoughts, I guess I just feel a little lonely.
Honestly, I don't feel much of a sense of accomplishment. I think that's because writing has become such a natural part of my routine. After all, you don't think, "I did it! I pooped every day for 66 days!" even though you do it every day, right?

Well, even while thinking that, since I achieved one of my goals, I do have a feeling of "I worked hard."

Also, this was my first time participating in a collaborative magazine.

Many people participated in the '66-Day Writing Challenge' (was it about 50 people?), and it was a very meaningful experience to be exposed to so many different people and works. My follower count increased a little bit, too.

This is all thanks to the organizer, Yasu-san, the fellow writers who ran alongside me, and above all, everyone who read my work.

Thank you so much!

As for my future plans, I don't intend to change anything in particular. Since the Creative Awards 2024 are also heating up, I will just continue to write and enjoy it. I also want the 365-day consecutive posting badge (that's actually the main reason).

So, even after the 67th day (though it won't be branded as the '66-Day Writing Challenge'), I plan to continue posting every day. I also plan to keep on pooping consistently.

And so, the '66-Day Writing Challenge' is complete!
Thank you for your support over this long period! Please look forward to Aruron-sensei's next work!

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