Barba from Spain, underscored the power of literature in fostering mutual understanding and perception. Emphasizing the writer's duty not only to narrate stories but also to ensure comprehension, facilitating genuine communication by aligning language with emotions and contexts.

Mystery novelist Kanae Minato explored how boundaries in detective fiction symbolize law, ethics, and norms. Expressing a desire to transcend the confines of justice in her storytelling, she aims to prompt reflection on why individuals adhere to certain boundaries and under what circumstances they might cross the threshold of justice.