Tous Des Monstres

In a tranquil European town, the morning sun has just risen, distant church bells chime, and children dash past on the cobblestone streets. Inside a house on a street corner, a boy’s timid eyes emerge from the darkness. He is a hunchbacked youth, ashamed of his appearance, unable to play with those joyful children. A circus flyer lands at his feet, and he can’t help but feel curious about that magical world. He hobbles toward the circus camp, where a group of peculiar individuals with unique appearances and forms—much like himself—have gathered. Yet, to his surprise, he is mocked by these supposed "kindred spirits." He enters a tent, where he finds a presence that fills him with immense admiration and warmth. 　　Could this be a gentle haven in a miserable world, offering the boy a moment of peace?