[ when oda said that it was too good to be true, he didn’t know what to expect what the catch would be.
but when saki explains, it’s clear from his shocked expression that he did not expect something like this to be the root of her society. ]
I see. [ he gulps, looking troubled by the confession. ] Your world makes any dystopian novel pale in comparison.
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To kill for a selfish desire or to kill for the sake of “greater justice”—I’ve always thought the latter was the worse of the two evils. But I’m guessing that for you it must look and feel the same.
That's right. Even if we think of it as being for a greater justice, why does that mean that killing needs to be the first answer?
I want to try to find a different solution. I don't want to become the kind of person who decides who lives and dies before trying to find a way where everyone can live.
I can't... forgive the people who already put us through that.
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but when saki explains, it’s clear from his shocked expression that he did not expect something like this to be the root of her society. ]
I see. [ he gulps, looking troubled by the confession. ] Your world makes any dystopian novel pale in comparison.
[ ... ]
To kill for a selfish desire or to kill for the sake of “greater justice”—I’ve always thought the latter was the worse of the two evils. But I’m guessing that for you it must look and feel the same.
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I want to try to find a different solution. I don't want to become the kind of person who decides who lives and dies before trying to find a way where everyone can live.
I can't... forgive the people who already put us through that.
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[ he doesn’t agree with it completely, but he sees where she’s coming from. ]
If you think it’s possible to find a way for all of us to live, then maybe there is. But I’ll let you guys handle Dazai—I can’t face him alone again.
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[Not arguing there.]
Just... try not to act rashly, okay?
I don't want to lose you either, you know.