“You have always thought if you opened your mouth in open water you would drown, but if you didn't open your mouth you would suffocate. So here you are, drowning.”
― Open Water
― Open Water
“As I grow older, much older, I will experience many things, and I will hit rock bottom again and again. Again and again I will suffer; again and again I will get back on my feet. I will not be defeated. I won't let my spirit be destroyed.”
― Kitchen
― Kitchen
“Every time you remember something, the memory weakens, as you’re remembering the last recollection, rather than the memory itself. Nothing can remain in tact. Still, it does not stop you wanting, does not stop you longing.”
― Open Water
― Open Water
“Truly happy memories always live on, shining. Over time, one by one, they come back to life.”
― Kitchen
― Kitchen
“Tell me, Satoru. What's out there beyond this field? A lot of wonderful things, I'm thinking. I wonder if I'll be able to go on a trip with you again.
Satoru grins, and picks me up, so I can see the far-off-horizon from his eye level.
Ah - we saw so many things, didn't we?”
― Nana Du Ký
Satoru grins, and picks me up, so I can see the far-off-horizon from his eye level.
Ah - we saw so many things, didn't we?”
― Nana Du Ký
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