"When I asked for a cup of hot cocoa in a convenience store, I realized that my love for you was like this cup of hot cocoa, trapped on the last day of the year and never able to enter the New Year; and when I made that woodcut print, I realized that it was actually more like Escher's staircase. No matter whether you go up or down, no matter how many times you go, you will always return to the starting point. But no matter what, at least I was still your partner at that time, and now we have nothing to do with each other."
"... I know I have to get out this time, Cobb."
"But I'm not willing to give up like this." Arthur seemed to know what Cobb was thinking, "I fell in love with you because of a kiss, and then spent eight years staying away from you, and five years trying to forget you, and you don't even know anything."
"I have never worked hard for this relationship. At first it was because I couldn't, and then because I didn't dare. But now I have nothing to lose and nothing to worry about, so I want to give myself one last chance. I made a bet with myself. I bet that within ten years, you will find me and take me back. If I lose, I will really give up this time."
"So, that's it, Cobb. If you are willing to accept me, I'm here waiting for you. It doesn't matter if you don't, I will go back soon. In real-world time, it will only take thirty minutes at most. Finally, I want to remind you, although I believe you have already thought of it, just to be on the safe side, I still have to remind you that this is an inception. Don't try to sympathize with me and don't make decisions casually. Cobb, it will affect you for the rest of your life."
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