If she did experience sex-or something close to it-in high school, I'm sure it would have been less out of sexual desire or love than literary curiosity.

Being active every day makes it easier to hear that inner voice.

In this world, there are things you can only do alone, and things you can only do with somebody else. It's important to combine the two in just the right amount.

When the fire goes out, you'll start feeling the cold. You'll wake up whether you want to or not.

I have no models in Japanese literature. I created my own style, my own way.

Once thing goes wrong, then the whole house of cards collapses. And there's no way you can extricate yourself. Until someone comes along to drag you out.

I think of myself as more the non-turn-on type. so when I do get turned on, I don’t trust it, I have to investigate the source.