The Scoundrel's Coming-of-Age Story

Approaching thirty, but living like I’m approaching twenty, The essential way to pretend to be young. I lie down and fall asleep. The diligent little fellow has been beaten to death, so let me be lazy right along with it. I never forget a slight, repay kindness with betrayal, and never let a grudge go unanswered. Who’s going to stop me? I’m heartless and carefree. When the truth finally comes out, I’ll merely raise my eyes and say with a calm, unconcerned air: Hmph. Anyone who treats me like a game, I’ll turn on cheats and crush!