Afterword: [001–005]

I hope you’re enjoying these erotic sci-fi tales. I’m Kuro (realblackjp).

Since I’ve recently found myself with more free time, I decided to pick up my old hobby of writing fiction for the first time in about 20 years. When I sat down to think about what to write, I remembered that I’ve always wanted to tackle long-form sci-fi. So, the category was a no-brainer: Sci-Fi. However, while I love deep, complex sci-fi epics, I knew my current prose and narrative structure skills weren't quite there yet. I decided to "train" by writing a high volume of short stories. To give them a unique flavor and keep my own motivation high, I added another element I love: Erotica. That’s how I landed on this "Erotic Sci-Fi" format.

For now, I plan to keep posting on a weekly basis until I feel confident enough to tackle a full-length novel. Consider this my training ground or a series of sketches—I have no intention of monetizing this phase.

The "heat level" will vary from piece to piece, and I intend to explore various kinks and scenarios. That said, I’m not a fan of the hyper-direct, "pornographic" style of writing found in pulp novels. If you’re looking for purely graphic descriptions, I might have to apologize in advance 🙇🏼.

With that preamble out of the way, let’s dive into the notes for each specific story. I plan to write these afterwords in batches of five.

[001] Homogenized Emotions

Actually, the writing order for [001] and [002] was reversed. Before posting, I had to decide which one would serve as the debut. I chose this one because I felt it better reflected my thoughts on technology and world-building.

The idea for the "Emo-Filter" came to me when I wondered what the future of apps like LINE would look like. I thought such a filter might prevent "grandparent scams" or impersonation fraud. Then, I built the story by imagining what kind of world would emerge if that technology became too pervasive.

Some might think, "Hey, you said you don't like graphic erotica, but there’s a direct sex scene right out of the gate!" Well, you can blame the Emo-Filter for that, not me. What? You think I actually just enjoy writing those acts? How preposterous! 😅

Due to word count limits, the ending jumped straight to a world controlled by AI, but I would have liked to flesh out why it reached that point. If I get more ideas to expand the lore, I might write a sequel. I like this story enough to consider it.

[002] The Helix of Purgatory (Rondo)

Themes of reincarnation and time loops are among my favorite sci-fi tropes. Classics like Osamu Tezuka’s Phoenix or Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s All You Need Is Kill are brilliant examples. Comparing my work to those makes me want to run away in embarrassment.

However, in my own way, I tried to explore the difficulty of defining "Heaven" vs. "Hell" in a perverted world. If you finished the story feeling a bit uneasy or conflicted, then I’ve won. 😊

This piece was actually born from the sex scene first. I wondered: What would sex be like in a post-death Heaven? Excessive pleasure can eventually become a form of agony. From that thought, the story of experiencing an endless cycle of heaven and hell through reincarnation took shape. My desire to write the erotica really moved the pen along on this one. 😁

[003] Adam and Eve, The End of the Simulated World

Apparently, it has been mathematically proven that our world is not a simulation (per certain articles). While those theories deal with grand, multi-dimensional scales, the world in this story is simply a progression of VR and Neural Interfaces—something technically plausible.

If humans ever got their hands on such a tool, our sexual desires would surely become limitless. After all, you aren't hurting anyone.

Furthermore, if we reach a point where we can design our children's DNA, "Genetic Aesthetics" would likely be the most widely accepted form of gene therapy. I had this image of everyone having the same "perfect" face—much like the trend among certain celebrities—where everyone is beautiful but ultimately lacks charm. By combining VR/Neural tech with Genetic Aesthetics, I built this future. I’m quite proud of how the technical ideas and the narrative blended here. I hope to write more like this.

[004] The Feast of Shirokanedai

A male praying mantis braves the risk of being eaten just to pass on his genes. Human men also brave various "risks" 😅 to leave behind their DNA. This is simply how the male of the species is wired—it's true biological instinct (Saga).

I decided I wanted to write an "Alien" story. While walking and brainstorming the plot, I happened to spot a mantis on a burning bush (Kochia), and thought, "That’s it!"

I used AI to generate the illustrations. Does the woman look "mantis-like" enough? It came out fairly close to my image. Originally, I wanted something like an Alien Queen, but the AI kept putting insect abdomens in strange places. Creating something that doesn't exist in reality using only prompts is incredibly difficult. If anyone knows a better way to prompt for that, please let me know!

[005] The 1% Privilege

An unpopular person suddenly becomes the center of attention. It’s a classic fantasy for any "average" person. I used the sci-fi concept of "Genetic Aesthetics" to provide a technical backbone for why this happens. If gene-editing becomes a common procedure, would humanity be able to resist the temptation? I don't think we could. Therefore, I think the concept of "Genetic Preservation" might actually become a real thing.

I’m currently quite fond of this "Genetic Aesthetics" idea. It might pop up in other stories from time to time, so please bear with me.

Interestingly, when the protagonist of this story is female, the eroticism feels lighter and easier to read. But if you swap the lead to a male, the story suddenly becomes quite dark and grotesque. I wonder why that is? 🤔

(The End)