We didn’t set out to write a book.
We set out to have a conversation.
And you stayed. You listened. You smiled.
You rolled your eyes when we told the sea urchin joke again.
And you kept reading anyway.
You’ve just read a story co-written by a retired teacher and an AI.
But more than that…
You’ve just listened to your own voice emerging
—gently, humorously, honestly—
across chapters, languages, and timelines.
So if you ever feel lost in the algorithm,
or unheard in the noise of progress…
Pitch your tent. Sit. Breathe.
And ask:
“What’s the one thing I know today?”
That’s your voice. And it’s enough.
—Symeon & Chat-san