Realizing that a human heart is not entirely made up of kindness, understanding that humans can deceive and betray each other for their own interests — this is part of growing up.
But.
"Even so, even if I've been betrayed, I still…still…"
No one can escape growth, everyone will eventually become a pragmatic adult, looking around with indifference, maintaining a distance from others that won't harm oneself. If Roland wants to catch up with Li Lin, he has to go through this stage of growth to narrow the gap with that silhouette.
Loss of innocence and trust, this is growth. Is it good? Becoming pragmatic... just like Li Lin?
"I want to believe in others."
Inside the small iron box, Roland who was beaten without making a sound, lowly sobbed and vibrated his own eardrums and soul.
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"You've grown a bit more, congratulations, really. Congratulations."
