Diary of a Void

by Emi Yagi

People seemed to be under the impression, at least in my section, that if they made coffee for somebody else, it would signify some deep personal inadequacy.

“Hey, is it cool if I touch your bump? Hahaha,” Tanaka said with a smile. I remained silent. “Sorry, I’m just playing around.”

my lord

But I’m always so alone. I guess I should be used to it by now. That’s the way it is from the moment we come into this world, but I’m still not used to it—how alone we all are.”