A woman who does not know herself has no choice other than to live with other peopleโs evaluations. But no one can adapt perfectly to public opinion. And herein lies the source of their destruction.
Natsuo Kirino[..] and there are tons of people I hate so much that I wouldn't mind taking them out. But killing them wouldn't get me anywhere - that's the conclusion I always come to. If I'm going to pay for it in the end, I might as well let them live.
Natsuo KirinoA women who does not know herself has no choice other than to live with other people's evaluations.
Natsuo KirinoIn reality of everyday occurrences I've had to submit to people in order not to lose them. It's less the submission that bothers me, I guess, than how it makes my life miserable. And what happens if I can't forgive myself for making that choice? And what if, in order to keep on living, I have to continue to accept myself? What am I supposed to do? Conclusion: It'd be best if I'm destroyed. The best thing is for me just to vanish.
Natsuo KirinoIn order to induce the process of decay, water is necessary. I think that, in the case of women, men are the water.
Natsuo KirinoFriends are a weird thing. It seems like they know all about you, but then they donโt understand you at all.
Natsuo KirinoKids lose their trust in the parents they love, but still accept them, so they end up not trusting themselves anymore.
Natsuo KirinoIt wasn't so much that I was afraid of the place itself, but I was afraid of the creatures who masqueraded as people.
Natsuo KirinoI was frightened by the optimism of adults, their stupid trust in science to treat a troubled heart. Afraid of their obsession with believing they have to treat troubled kids. I just wanted them to leave me alone, so how come they didn't get it? But that's the way it always is.
Natsuo KirinoWhen stones lying warm in the sun were turned over, they exposed the cold, damp earth underneath; and that was where Masako had burrowed deep. There was no trace of warmth in this dark earth, yet for a bug curled up tight in it, it was a peaceful and familiar world.
Natsuo KirinoFor a girl, appearance can be a powerful form of oppression. No matter how intelligent a girl may be, no matter her many talents, these attributes are not easily discerned. Brains and talent will never stand up against a girl who is clearly physically attractive.
Natsuo KirinoFortunately for me, I ran across some girls I could get along with so I could enjoy high school life okay, but it must be awful for kids who don't get along with anybody. We're different from our parents, a completely different species from our teachers. And kids who are one grade apart you are in a different world altogether. In other words, we're basically surrounded by enemies and have to make it on our own.
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