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  1. Aug 2020
    1. Ir's a group where it's okay to be quiet.

      Revealing: sometimes groups of friends live off of the ambiance of constant sound, but many times, close groups of friends can thrive in a silent atmosphere without worrying about awkwardness.

    2. The only things worth fighting for are my own problems. The way I see it, the more people you get to fight for something, the easier ic is to lose sight of what you were fighting for in the first place.

      Interesting: I read these lines a few times, and it relates to what the narrator said before about not wanting to take the time of making friends with people you soon will barely ever see: if there isn't any clear positive in doing so, why do it?

    3. . ] guess there's no point in making new friends at this place

      Revealing: This reminds me of my younger brother, and how he doesn't act on something if he doesn't see an inherent value in doing so. I guess the narrator didn't see value in trying to make friends at a school they are about to leave.

    4. It's dangerous co let yourself be persuaded by what she says. She doesn't care if things are true or not, she just talks about what's sure to happe

      interesting: The maturity to realize the faults in people, even adults.

    5. . I just don't get adult tastes

      Revealing: maybe the narrator wants to know more about the adult world and maturity, which can explain the almost jealous tone over Masumi being able to experience mature relationships.

    6. Namiko won't give up. She's picking on Masumi way too much

      Strange: a group of friends taking the time to break each other down? this could mean something for the future of the friendship...

    7. o problem, we'll just give up and start something new

      Revealing, this sentence gives view into the thought process is of these people, specifically how they're free spirited, and confident enough to think that they have the option to create something new if what they had before is lost.