--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Furthermore--though it was quite…" description: "\"Furthermore--though it was quite irrelevant now--he had no idea his killer, Kazuo Kiriyama, had, in his mansion that was much larger than Toshinori's h..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9dd/koushun-takami-10570_home_furthermore-though-it-was-quite-irreleva_1538242.png" --- # Furthermore--though it was quite irrelevant now--he had no… ![“Furthermore--though it was quite irrelevant now--he had no idea his killer, Kazuo Kiriyama, had, in his mansion that was much larger than Toshinori's home in Shiroiwa-cho, mastered the violin at a level far superior to Toshinori's a long time ago--and then tossed his violin into the trash.” quote by Koushun Takami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9dd/koushun-takami-10570_home_furthermore-though-it-was-quite-irreleva_1538242.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9dd/koushun-takami-10570_home_furthermore-though-it-was-quite-irreleva_1538242.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9dd/koushun-takami-10570_home_furthermore-though-it-was-quite-irreleva_1538242.png) > “Furthermore--though it was quite irrelevant now--he had no idea his killer, Kazuo Kiriyama, had, in his mansion that was much larger than Toshinori's home in Shiroiwa-cho, mastered the violin at a level far superior to Toshinori's a long time ago--and then tossed his violin into the trash.” [Koushun Takami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/koushun-takami/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A character’s hidden talent is discarded, symbolizing loss of potential and identity. **In simple terms:** A skill is thrown away, losing part of oneself. Key Takeaway Preserve what defines you. Themes identity loss talent disposal Mood melancholic reflective Type literary dramatic When to use this quote - personal crisis - artistic struggle - family expectations Key Concepts existentialism symbolism Questions to Reflect On - What talents have you abandoned? - How does loss shape identity? 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