But in the time it takes to say now, now is already over. It's already then.

No matter how much bullying they inflict on my body, as long as I have this hope, I can endure any pain.

I have a pretty good memory, but memories are time beings, too, like cherry blossoms or ginkgo leaves; for a while they are beautiful, and then they fade and die.

But in the time it takes to say now, now is already over. It's already then.

language is magical - it's a form of conjuring. If you do it convincingly, readers will follow you.

She smiled. “Life is full of stories. Or maybe life is only stories. Good night, my dear Nao.

Information is a lot like water; it's hard to hold on to, and hard to keep from leaking away.