Pukkulapottas and Hours in the Forest

Synopsis

This is my report about a mysterious creature that "Watashi" found during the year when normal life came to a halt across the globe. In the spring of that year, people everywhere were forced to stay home, and "Watashi" stopped commuting to the city, remaining at home every day. One day, "Watashi" discovered strange traces in the garden. Setting up a camera to identify what it might be, the camera captured a dwarf about 15 cm tall. "Watashi" named it "Pukkulapottas" and became absorbed in searching for it. However, as the world gradually returned to normal, Pukkulapottas disappeared from sight. "Watashi" could no longer see it. Is what we see all there is to truth? Through this experience with Pukkulapottas, "Watashi" wondered.

Background

Winner of the 2021 Noburou Oofuji Award.