Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 7 (light novel) Quotes

“Even Dazai had forgotten to breathe as he watched the storm that was Chuuya decimate the battlefield.”
― Kafka Asagiri, Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 7 (light novel): Dazai, Chuuya, Age Fifteen

“It's strange… I don't feel even the least bit cold… The world I thought was so cold… Paul… Did you feel…this warmth in the end…as well…?”
― Sango Harukawa, Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 7 (light novel): Dazai, Chuuya, Age Fifteen

“Chuuya… Can I…ask you…a favor? […] Live. There is no longer…any way of knowing…who you are or where you came from. But even if…you are but a pattern…etched on the surface of raw power…you are you. Nothing changes that…because all people, all humanity…their brains and flesh…are nothing more than patterns—beautiful patterns…upon the material world…”
― Kafka Asagiri, Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 7 (light novel): Dazai, Chuuya, Age Fifteen

“Death is an extension of everyday life. It's a part of life. And I tend to think that's more accurate. Death isn't the opposite of life but merely a function of it. We breathe, eat, fall in love, and die. And you can't get the full picture of living without observing death up close.
Chuuya quietly stared at Dazai's expression as if he were searching for something human deep inside of him. So your saying ... you want to live now?
I wouldn't go that far, Dazai replied with a resigned smile. Maybe I won't find anything, but I figure I'll give it a try. Once I successfully complete this mission, I'm going to join the Mafia. Gotta defeat him first, though. Besides...
Besides?
I got a new dog - you. And I still haven't given you any commands, Dazai said with a smirk. Chuuya snorted.
Yep, you're still a piece of shit. Your plan better not fail and get us both killed, or I'm gonna kill you, Dazai.
Dazai smiled back at him. I'm fine with that. Now, let's do this Chuuya.”
― Kafka Asagiri, Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 7 (light novel): Dazai, Chuuya, Age Fifteen