He had met many dreamers, and he knew he was dreaming, too.
"So, who's on the other side of the book this time?"
He smiled as he gazed into the distance, but there was not a glimmer of light in his amber eyes.
He waited for the dream that would shatter at a touch.
P.S.:
The entire story is told from the perspective of Boss Dazai. You'll have to draw your own conclusions about what happened elsewhere, so feel free to share your theories in the comments.
Updates will be irregular.
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Below is a rough preview of a scene that will appear in the story. Here's an early taste, and proof that this story will break your heart. Read at your own risk.
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Mori Ogai: I want to stop this plan to bring you back to life.
Boss Dazai: Because of personal feelings?
Mori Ogai: No.
Boss Dazai: Then it can't be for the greater good, either. The world needs No Longer Human, after all.
Mori Ogai: Because I know you don't want this, and it makes me sad.
Mori's feelings tell him that he shouldn't keep scheming and calculating for the optimal solution, disturbing the dead from their rest. But Mori's reason tells him this is the last viable option, and he has no choice. The love of one person, the love of one's country: which should he choose?
Thanks to Lao Qin for providing the analysis.
Spring passes, autumn comes, and the wind turns cool. I look back down the deserted lane and sigh at the fallen flowers. Alone in my boat, I drift into the mist and clouds, a fool lost in foolish dreams, with a foolish heart.
And this line above, too.
Theme: Cherish life and stay away from suicide
