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“Fortunately for me, I ran across some girls I could get along with so I could enjoy high school life okay, but it must be awful for kids who don't get along with anybody. We're different from our parents, a completely different species from our teachers. And kids who are one grade apart you are in a different world altogether. In other words, we're basically surrounded by enemies and have to make it on our own.”

Quote by Natsuo Kirino

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A renowned contemporary Japanese novelist, born on October 7, 1951. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound social insight, with notable titles including 'The Devotion of Suspect X'. more

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