Copulation
What will you do if your rights are taken away and controlled by a state order? Boredom must be the answer. At least that's what Ivory, this year's Copulation participant, felt. Having a child with a stranger is hard for her. Especially if it's just a game controlled by a system. Ivory hates her destiny as someone who is always considered weak. On the other hand, Aaron, who was initially about to marry his fiancée, suddenly canceled his plans and chose to join the game. His meeting with Ivory made him understand the feelings of his momentary partner. At the same time, Ivory also questions her feelings, which start to grow uncontrollably for Aaron. Spending day and night under the same roof certainly makes the existing boundaries gray. Ivory doesn't want to be someone's lover, but fate makes her difficult to choose. Can they survive amid their efforts to break the system that shackles freedom? === === "Stop treating me like your real partner. I can't. Falling in love with you is exhausting." "Don't hate me, Ivory. Don't walk away from me." "I love you, but we met to part. I don't wanna hurt myself, hoping that we can stay together forever."
Intoxicating Kiss Between Riot
A riot ensued in the blink of an eye.
Ivory witnessed how people were running frantically from all directions. Many mothers were screaming, and children were crying loudly. She also heard young soldiers starting to arrive with vests and guns. They shouted instructions to all residents to remain calm and not panic.
However, still, the instructions seemed not to be heard by them.
People were still screaming hysterically as if the apocalypse had arrived. Many are calling out their children's names. Not a few also run while carrying their pet dog. As far as Ivory could see, not a single civilian had calmed down when asked to gather in Vein.
Ivory gasped in surprise when she saw Cakara grab her hand. The man grabbed Ivory and ran through the crowd. Ivory was still half-conscious and half-dazed when she realized where she was initially going.
"Caka, wait. I have to go away for a bit."