Story by: Shimeng Jiang (Monjajaja)
In a city where every home has a “soil room,” a solitary tenant befriends the plants, flowers, and unseen life thriving within. Soil holds a quiet kind of peace—roots stretch, flowers stir, and the noise of the world softens. This comic offers a glimpse into a speculative vision where the earth reclaims the rhythm of life, gently and without asking.
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