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Almonds

These are the same shape as the amygdalae in the brain. They symbolize growth.

Books

These are what Yunjae’s mother sells in her store. They symbolize comfort.

Butterfly

This is something that Gon tortures in front of Yunjae. It symbolizes empathy.

Plum Candies

These are Granny and Mom’s favorite sweets. They symbolize connection.

The Bookstore

This is the shop that Mom runs. It symbolizes stability.

Gon's House

This is a luxurious penthouse. It symbolizes vulnerability.

Christmas Eve

This is Yunjae’s birthday and the day his mother and grandmother are attacked. It symbolizes transition.

McDonald’s

This is where Yunjae meets his grandmother for the first time. It symbolizes new beginnings.

Family Game

This is the television show that the shopkeeper is watching when Yunjae tries to tell him about the boy in the alley. It symbolizes distraction.

Knife and Hammer

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