"Before I saw this sea, I was still troubled by my past, grieving over the fractures in those memories. Now that I've seen this sea, I understand that it was merely the tip of the iceberg in this entire world of despair, not worth mentioning."
"Wanting revenge on someone, wanting to save someone—those were probably the initial goals of every hunter who came to the Abyss. I was no different. I once thought I could never forget those hatreds. Even when I was circling through my memories just now, that was what I thought."
"But every moment brings different thoughts to a human being. After seeing this submerged sorrow, I was completely relieved. I understood what you had gone through, and I understood what the person I hated had gone through."
"It's strange, really. Once you understand the person you hate, the hatred dissolves. Maybe that's why humans have always sought mutual understanding. If everyone could understand one another, there would be no hatred in the world..."
"Still, I believe that, like me, you cannot understand the Abyss. Humans are a race driven by hope, so of course they cannot understand despair. It's like how flames cannot understand tears."
"Flames evaporate tears, and tears drown flames. They can never understand each other. One day, the flames left behind by humanity will wage a war against this Sea of Tears."
"But I believe sweetness will certainly wash away bitterness."
"A child stops crying after eating a delicious piece of candy."
"Adults use drinks to wash away the worries of the day."
"A sweet kiss between lovers can resolve every conflict."
"A shared smile between friends can dissolve every barrier..."
"Sweetness is always better than bitterness."
"You think so too, right? Otherwise, you wouldn't keep drinking cola."
"Mm... I've said a little