It's a good day! Are you still shy today?

One sunny day, when they were sincerely drying the laundry in the yard, sadness struck suddenly.
“In our city, sacrifices for corporates must be highly praised. Honor for their deaths. No reason for you to cry either. Rather, you should be glad.”
“What's with that look on your face? That kind of facial expression isn't recommended in our city.”
“Goodness, why are you making such a face? You're making others feel gloomy too. Please be more considerate, you don't live in this world alone after all.”
“You are very poor at expressing your emotions. You must be quite shy.”
“Hey, try to look more pleased, that way those living in the Outskirts will be more envious of us.”
“Put a bigger smile on your face! It's not that hard.”
“Next time, try to express yourself more clearly, it's very important to express oneself in this society.”
One sunny day, just like that day they sincerely dried the laundry, they dried their own skin.

Everyone was finally satisfied when they showed a bright smile. If they met people who asked what was wrong, they would respond: “I'm just shy, that's all. Just shy...”

If one tries to look at the face behind the skin, the result will not be pretty. The space behind their skin is the only personal space they have left. Leaving it uninvaded is the last bit of generosity the City can offer.