History Quotes / SlowDamage

-> ''Every now and then, I think to myself: I'm broken.''

-> ''I can't love anyone or feel affection. I'm all alone, and I hate it. But I can't suppress the cold, dark urge I feel inside me. I can't kill the monster that lurks within. I'm powerless. So this is the only way I know how to live.''

-> ''If I could have killed that monster, would I have learned to love? Could I have been a better mother for my son?''

-> ''I love him very much... At least, I think I do. As far as I'm aware, I gave him my everything. But I just don't understand. I can't make it work. No matter how hard I try... I can't get through to him.''

-> ''I am alone.''

-> '''Maya''': Listen, Haruto. I've got another important lesson to teach you today.

-> '''Maya''': The human heart is soft, like a fistful of fine sand. So you must be very careful with how you handle it.

-> '''Maya''': Whenever you speak to someone, gaze deep into their eyes and don't look away, like you're trying to stare into their soul. Then you must smile softly and sweetly. Smile at them warmly, like you love and cherish every tiny thing about them.

-> '''Maya''': Then ask them lots of questions about themselves. Everyone has secrets, and the majority of them are painful. Painful things tend to linger in the heart, you see. Everyone's just dying for someone to ask them about it. Dying for someone to understand them. That's why you must ask them. Agree with them and tell them you can relate. But every now and then, be honest with them and point out their faults. The truth makes people vulnerable. When you say it out loud, it puts them under a magic spell, and they'll start to trust you. At that point, you must coddle them.

-> '''Maya''': Tell them you understand their dreams-- and that you're the only one who can make them come true. Make them think you're all they have. Some people will take a while to reach that stage, while others will trust you quickly. But don't let that affect you. Just focus on what it is they yearn for.

-> '''Maya''': Once you get that far, the rest is easy. Grant their wishes and their hearts will flow to you... like an hourglass. It's your job to catch them and hold them in the palm of your hand. It's a very fun little game.. and I want you to play.

-> '''Towa''': I was her son. Her property. She would hurt or kill people at the drop of a hat if it would achieve her goals. That's the kind of person who raised me and taught me how to survive. So what kind of education do you think I got from her? She only ever taught me how to manipulate people. While other moms read picture books, she read me psychology books. Her teachings are rooted in my core. That's why I do the same shit she does without even being conscious of it... I'm nothing more than just her clone. But I won't let her win. If I die, it's all over. For good.

-> '''Towa''': ''(snaps)'' Well, what do you know?

-> ''"The human heart is soft, like a fistful of fine sand. So you must be very careful with how you handle it. But, when done well, you can shape it into whatever form you desire. Think of it like playing in a sandbox. You're entirely in control. You can sculpt all those tiny grains of sand into the shape you like best. And if you decide you don't like it, you can flatten it back down, like a sandcastle. It's just that simple. The sand you flatten will be grateful to be freed. It's easier compared to an eternity of reshaping. You won't hurt anyone by doing it. You'll be making them happy."''

-> '''Towa''': So, what were you going to say back there, anyway?
-> '''Taku''': ''(frowns)'' Back where?

-> '''Taku''': ''[gets flustered]'' ...! I was going to say something?

-> ''"...I don't entirely understand it myself. I do like children-- I sincerely find them endearing. But I've never touched them in that way. I don't understand where these baseless rumors got started, but... then everyone at my old job started looking at me like I was a monster... That's why I fled to this city. I promised myself I wouldn't let the same thing happen again... But it happened anyway... I couldn't shake the desire I feel... I just... don't know anymore. Am I really attracted to children? Or am I just paranoid because other people'' think ''I am?"''

-> ''"You have your mother's good looks, and yet your body looks like roadkill. Hideous. However, that sort of contrast can be morbidly arousing. Allure and disgust are two sides of the same coin. I imagine most people avert their eyes when they chance upon a freak like you, but surely not all of them. Some are subconsciously drawn to your scars. And for that matter, there are actually quite a lot of people who secretly yearn to tarnish something beautiful. If that sort of person were to see you, it would spark desire. Since you're already damaged goods, they figure they can get away with a little rough handling."''

-> ''"I just... can't do it. No matter how much time we spend together, I just can't seem to express my feelings. In that case, maybe... it's better if I just take him by force."''

-> ''I had never felt this before. For some reason, it made me want to bolt. His affectionate gaze, his gentle touch... It all viscerally repelled me.''

-> ''"In the past, we used to try to sympathize with their circumstances. Not like they borrow our money for the fun of it. Well, there are some scumbags out there, but most have no other choice. So there have been times when we felt, even if we couldn't be lenient, we should at least be a tiny bit compassionate. But at the same time, I had to wonder if it was in their best interests. So I consulted someone whose opinion I respect very much. The advice I got went something like this: Hesitation is arrogance. You can never truly know how another person feels. You're not them. Even if you're family, you can never fully understand them. So trying to show compassion is the height of arrogance and hypocrisy. No point wondering about something you can never know. I have to say... Looking back, those words really pierced right through my heart. I felt utterly gutted."''

--> -- '''Asakura''', halfway to cracking completely as he finally confides his fears to Towa.

-> '''Eiji''': "Oh, Towa-san? It's been a while.

-> '''Eiji''': Yes, that's correct. They'll let you into Sakaki's properties, so have fun combing through them.

-> '''Madarame''': I despise being chained to the past. Fuck the past and fuck the future. The only time that matters is the moment we're living in right now. Only an idiot would get hung up on old grudges. So no, I don't plan to crush the Takasato-gumi out of some pathetic desire for revenge. I just don't like the bastards, that's all. I don't care what happens as long as the Takasato-gumi ceases to be. Same goes for you, Towa. In this moment, you're here with me. That's my reality, and that's all I need. So don't leave my side ever again.

-> ''""...I really don't think I can forgive Asakura for what he did to you... but... At the very least, I can understand that... he was really struggling. Asakura was too attached to Hayato-kun, and as a result, he got too involved. Normally, a doctor's expected to remain objective and keep a certain distance with all his patients. Asakura couldn't do that... but at the same time, doctors are only human. You can try to be rational at all times, but your emotions are bound to overtake you sooner or later. ...Maybe he was led astray by temptation. No one knows when those moments will strike, not even you yourself. So... basically, what I'm trying to say is... I can't completely hold it against him, is all."''

-> '''Taku''': Oh, yeah... I was going to say that I wanted to be your one and only. You've always enjoyed sleeping around, right? So, I was going to ask you not to do it anymore. ... How about it?

-> '''Towa''': How silly. ''[turns away before smiling brightly]'' Oh well. If you insist, I guess I'll stick with... ''[splashes water at Fujieda]]'' ''you''!

-> '''Towa''': You know, at Toono's hotel... after you took me.

-> '''Towa''': As ''euphoria'', I capture the moment my model's desire reaches its peak. But as it turns out, it's the exact same thing Maya was doing. That woman ran a business called Euphoria where she helped clients vent their hidden desires. And she even... I mean, your sister... I was her son. Her property. She would hurt or kill people at the drop of a hat if it would achieve her goals. That's the kind of person who raised me and taught me how to survive. So what kind of education do you think I got from her? She only ever taught me how to manipulate people. While other moms read picture books, she read me psychology books. Her teachings are rooted in my core. That's why I do the same shit she does without even being conscious of it... I'm nothing more than just her clone. But I won't let her win. If I die, it's all over. For good.

-> '''Towa''': And what's wrong with that?
-> '''Fujieda''': I concede that death is the fastest escape. Whereas choosing to live on with these memories will almost certainly be hell for you. Nevertheless... there is meaning in gritting your teeth and fighting on. It is a way to atone, is it not?

-> '''Towa''': How silly. ''[turns away before smiling brightly]'' Oh well. If you insist, I guess I'll stick with ''you''!