There's that kind of money in the world. It aggravates you to have it, makes you miserable to spend it, and you hate yourself when it's gone. And when you hate yourself, you feel like spending money. Except there's no money left. And no hope.

“It feels like ancient history," said Naoko. But anyhow, sorry about last night.…”

“In the instant Miu touched her hair, Sumire fell in love, like she was crossing…”

“She was, if anything, on the plain side, at least not the type to attract men w…”

“You like to write. It's the single most important quality for someone who wants…”