Garden of Forgotten Things

Place: The Garden of Forgotten Things

Time: Absent / Undefined

Description of the Place:

The Garden of Forgotten Things is a realm where everything that was once forgotten finds its way. From a childhood toy to a human being. Not everyone immediately arrives in the Garden of Forgotten Things: for a time, while they are still remembered—even after death—they remain in Limbo—a world resembling a coma. It can take hundreds of years for an object to be remembered again, but eventually... once the last person connected to it forgets, the object enters the Garden of Forgotten Things. However, an object can return to the world of the living if it is suddenly remembered—though in a new form: its soul moves into another vessel, though such cases are rare. It is crucial that the local inhabitants remember each other; if they forget one another—as humans forget those around them—they risk turning into dust and vanishing forever. Therefore, the residents hold great reverence for their relationships and support newcomers who arrive among them. They often hold gatherings to remember each other and share memories from their past lives—because that is all they have.

The Garden of Forgotten Things is a vast space filled with breathtaking natural beauty. It features numerous plants that have been forgotten over time, making them seem extraordinary and magical. There are also ruins and abandoned houses—these are also forgotten objects. Often, other forgotten inhabitants dwell within these structures. The landscape mainly consists of an artificial sky with sun and moon, maintaining an eternal summer climate—though temperature is imperceptible in this realm. The place is adorned with picturesque trees, vines, and flowers; nature forms the majority of this environment—hence its name, the Garden of Forgotten Things. New objects constantly appear and are added here, as in the living world, someone or something is always forgotten.

It remains unknown who was the first to arrive here or how this place was created.

Inhabitants:

Erich Braun: 22 years old, chestnut hair, blue eyes, dressed in 17th-century attire—worn but recognizable—with a top hat on his head. He has a flirtatious nature and enjoys pretending to be dumber than he truly is. He was forgotten 25 years after his death due to having few acquaintances. Originally from England; noble lineage but heavily in debt. Also led a dissolute lifestyle because of his good looks and inflated ego. The only person who remembered him until the end was his grandmother Clara. Secretly feels guilty for not spending enough time with her and for leaving her only debts behind. He was run over by a carriage drawn by horses late at night while intoxicated.

Maria: 27 years old, blonde hair, green eyes, dressed as a nun. Calm demeanor; speaks honestly; loves cooking old recipes long forgotten. Originally from England in the 18th century. She was forgotten a hundred years after her death because she had a good reputation in her monastery. In life, she was married to a wealthy baron who often beat her; she eventually fled to the monastery seeking a better life. Her real name before entering the monastery was Anna. Secretly feels guilty for not correcting her husband or guiding him onto the right path. Died of tuberculosis.

Kōsuke Yamato: 19 years old, black hair, brown eyes, from early 17th-century Japan during the Meiji era. Wears a dark kimono. Was a samurai; has a quiet, aloof personality. Forgotten by his mother a year later. Feels guilty for not saving his younger brother from kidnapping; was killed during battle.

Rudolph Athermond III: 25 years old, red hair, freckles, brown eyes, dressed in royal attire from the 14th century—a mantle and regal garments. Was king of a small country that was swiftly conquered five years into his reign. Extremely responsible, intelligent, well-read; feels guilty for not saving his younger sister Eva from being burned as a witch by common folk. Forgotten after five centuries; was stabbed by invaders.

Misha Petrov: 12 years old, blond hair, blue eyes, wears an old worn sweater and new trousers. From mid-20th-century Russia; has an energetic and carefree personality. Feels pain over never having found true love in the real world; comes from a poor family. Forgotten after thirty years; died of heart disease.

Ella Robbins: 21 years old, black hair, green eyes, dressed in an expensive 19th-century gown. From Italy; has an arrogant and dissatisfied demeanor. From a wealthy noble family; feels pain over fleeing from an arranged marriage with someone she did not love—someone chosen for her by her family’s calculations. Forgotten after one hundred years; died from an assassination attempt by her husband whom she escaped from.

Laura James: 98 years old, gray hair, blue eyes, from late 20th century America; kind-hearted but forgetful character. Feels pain over being abandoned by her relatives; forgotten five years after her only granddaughter’s death from old age.

Derek Lanes: 45 years old, chestnut hair with gray streaks, brown eyes—early 21st century; lively personality. Feels guilty for never telling his wife that he loved her; forgotten after twenty years; died in a car accident.