"A soul needed a few lies to comfort the pain. Without sweet, innocent lies, one would be driven to a state like that. One would eventually be tortured out of life."

Wandering around art galleries is the only time Nodo feels anything truly worthwhile. Art communicates with him in ways that humans cannot.

Throughout his life, Nodo has known little joy, experienced a lack of emotions, and faced a dull existence. One day, he stumbles upon a painting that begins to transform his life.