#Self-Discovery

“People change. And as the years go by, so do our environments. I think it’s alright for there not to be a "proper" way of living. But I do believe that instead of trying to be satisfied on just one answer and blocking out the rest, searching for more answers, despite the pain they may bring, is a much more honest way of living.”

“Pleasure is another thing that I lack. I seek for it but cannot find it.”

“Everyone in this world carries around their own sins, and they never go away...but that doesn't change the fact that we do what we must.”

“People remember their high school days as the high point of their lives. People say these things because everyone holds fond memories of their time in high school; however, I doubt that every high school student would want to remember their school life that way. For example, if neither studying, nor sports, nor socializing are of interest to someone, what then? What if there are students who prefer to keep a low profile? Though I guess that would be a pretty lonely way to live.”

“People who are confident in themselves never talk about expectations. "Expectation" is a word rooted in giving up. It leaves you with no other choice. It makes it obvious that you're powerless.”

“Even if I’m not perfect… Even if I’m not the ideal me… He says that I’m still my own person. The point of life isn’t to be perfect. It’s to do want you want to do, to be who you want to be. That’s how I should be trying to live.”

“You don't like being lonely, but you're afraid of people expressing their affection towards you. You pretend not to notice. You run away. You brush it off. You cover up. You reject. You even lie to yourself, convincing yourself that no one has any feelings for you.”

“To protect themselves, human souls can merge fantasy with reality.”

“A half moon. A bright half and a dark half. Just like me.”

“We are the sum of our memories. Erasing the memories edged in oneself is the same as loosing oneself.”

“Even the most noble of the sacrifices is based on "self satisfaction". Jesus Christ himself was crucified for the sake of his people for "self satisfaction". That's why you shouldn't expect anything in return when you help someone. Because the moment you expect something, your act would become worthless.”

“I’m fine with being a monster. I’m fine with having fake emotions. But I’ll protect Shu. Because I am me! Even if I’m just a fake… To me, I’m the only… real one!”

“I too used to believe that the world would be a better place if I hadn’t been born. I was hated merely for the fact that I existed, and I died for the happiness of many people. But there was one thing I wished for with all my heart... If I’m ever given a second chance in life, I want to live for only myself. That is my sincere wish.”

“In that case, you have nothing to fear. Mistakes aren’t made by locking your feelings away and holding back… They’re made while wearing your heart on your sleeve.”

“Think of your shivers as excitement rather than fear. Cover the anxiety on your face with a smile.”

“The world is indeed full of malice, but there are some pitfalls one can avoid as long as one knows of them- ignorance is a sin, after all.”