After pulling back, people instinctively look for small, simple comforts. The pieces in this stage are about exactly that—rounded, doughnut-like, complete circles.
At that time I often bought sweets, doughnuts and such. A tiny release, a short breath. Later I realized this habit of seeking small comfort isn’t just mine. Many people under pressure instinctively grab something that makes them feel better—a piece of dessert, a song, a familiar small gesture. These round, plump shapes are my most direct expression of “healing.” Compared to the distorted rings of the first stage, they look more stable, more complete, closer to an idealized state of comfort.

But this comfort isn’t permanent. It’s more like a temporary emotional buffer—a brief place to put yourself when reality feels too heavy. Precisely because it fades, you keep returning to it. This stage documents that recurring, temporary comfort in daily life.
I hope these round, plump shapes offer gentle company to those under pressure—even if brief, it deserves to be cherished.