Augmented Consciousness

In Kyoto, an avant-garde artists' collective, known for exploring the boundaries of consciousness, faced an eerie crisis. After incorporating memory-editing chips in their creative process, their once-celebrated exhibitions turned to chaos. Spectators reported haunting visions of forgotten traumas, scenes they had physically not been present for. As traditional woodblock prints warped into chaotic nightmares, the artists, in fear, dismantled the installations, questioning the very essence of their minds. Seeking solace in the Kamo River's reflection, they realized their art concealed deep-seated fears, unleashed by technology. Though terrified, they vowed to understand this augmented consciousness, to conquer the nightmare within.