The Cave That Sings

Reality is like a cave in darkness; we can only explore a small part of it with our faint light.

This thought has lingered in my mind for years. I'm not sure if some writer penned it, but whenever I recall this metaphor, I think of the summer that changed my life.

My name is Makoto Nakajima. I'm an associate professor of geology at Tokyo University, specialising in cave studies for twelve years now. In academic circles, I'm known for my rigorous approach. I never believed in phenomena without scie...