Of course, the teenager was just talking.
Although many people feel their lives lack stories and wish to become characters in one, in reality, very few are willing to step out of their "story-less" comfort zones.
"Craving stories" is an instinct. So is the "craving for peace and comfort."
Though the teenager had considered registering for a "spot on the ship" lottery several times, he never took action.
He probably had a bug.
That's what the teenager thought.
Six Two always said to him, "I was created to fix this bug, young man."
"Stories... ah, let me use a metaphor that 'absolutely couldn't hold up in reality. Heaven grants humans the form of 'stories.' Before their minds are fully developed, humans can wrap themselves in the shell of fantasy. It's like human embryos developing completely in a mother's or synthetic womb. Embryos can't handle 'reality,' so evolution created 'shelter' for them. You can do the same."
