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"“Tell me, Tengo, as a novelist, what is your definition of reality?” “When you prick a person with a needle, red blood comes out—that’s the real world,” Tengo replied."

"The pursuer’s blind spot is that he never thinks he’s being pursued."

"“It’s very difficult to logically explain the illogical.” “Exactly. As difficult as finding a real pearl in a Roppongi oyster bar.”"

"You said you’re going far away,” Tamaru said. “How far away are we talking about?” “It’s a distance that can’t be measured.” “Like the distance that separates one person’s heart from another’s.”"