“Hiroko's grandfather nodded gravely. “Every family has something about it, doesn’t it?” he said.” — Hiromi Kawakami Copy Share Image
“There are plenty of people in the world I don't dislike, some of whom I almost like; on the other hand, I almost hate… — Hiromi Kawakami Copy Share Image
“I kissed the girl on the lips, as if to suck her breath inside me. When I did this, the girl wilted, ever so slightly. In my arms, gradually she became lighter, and more transparent. The smell of lilies rose up, filling my breast, overwhelming me. The taste of the kiss was so sweet, I couldn't stop–even thoughI knew she… — Hiromi Kawakami Copy Share
“Well, my love is just as deep, just as deep as that swamp.” “And the love that we both feel will merge together in… — Hiromi Kawakami Copy Share Image
“How could anyone endure such a state, of having someone there and not there—not there and there—at the same time?” — Hiromi Kawakami Copy Share Image
“Sucked in and turned around by the blades, the night at first flows smoothly, but then it starts to take on a denser consistency. Already the night was nearly halfway through its course, so a good portion of it had hardened. Because of this, as I walked through it, it gave me none of the easy, buoyant feeling you get… — Hiromi Kawakami Copy Share
“If the love is true, then treat it the same way you would a plant—fertilize it, protect it from the elements—you must do absolutely… — Hiromi Kawakami Copy Share Image
“Hiroko's grandfather nodded gravely. “Every family has something about it, doesn’t it?” he said.” — Hiromi Kawakami Copy Share Image
“I’m not the wisest man in the world,” he said, “but there’s no need to take on responsibility for every stray that comes your… — Hiromi Kawakami Copy Share Image
“Of course, everyone has a touch of madness in them. In fact, there’s something frightening about a person who isn’t a little crazy.” — Hiromi Kawakami Copy Share Image
