Earthlings

by Sayaka Murata

I wanted to become an alien, too, and I felt jealous of him having somewhere to go home to.

My husband had been such a recluse in Tokyo, but here he was so cheerful and energetic. I had the feeling that I was looking at my childhood self.

Taken aback, I looked at Yuu. We had survived so far. Yuu looked deep in thought.

We prepared three Man dishes: Miso Soup with Man, Daikon Leaf and Man Stir-Fry, and Man Simmered in Sweetened Soy Sauce.