Chapter 96: Strangeness
After their talk, he left Akiko to relax, so that she might process what had been said, and process her father's death a little more emotionally.
He had been heartened to see her smile as they parted ways. And he too, left a little uplifted. He had wondered where the two of them stood for a while, but now that she felt the same way he did, he was left a little at ease.
But he was unable to go to sleep, as the others had. They had been up for longer than 24 hours, but his mind still would not allow him to rest. Within his veins still burned that anger that occupied his thoughts whenever he tried to relax. He did not wish to burden Akiko with it, but he feared she may have got a taste, despite how well he attempted to conceal it.
An old man seemed to have a similar problem, as they met one another in the garden.
"No rest for the wicked, eh?"
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Nick_Alderson //Author's Note
This is one of the slower chapters I mentioned, where we look at Gengyo's development as a character rather than huge progress in the plot.
Personally - when I'm reading - I enjoy more nuanced chapters like this, as it gives us an insight into a character's psychological state of mind. But I think many of you might find it disinteresting. Let me know!
By the way, when I read the comments on this novel, I feel like - atleast in these later chapters - most of the things you guys write are very intelligent and insightful, and I enjoy reading them.
Thanks very much for your support! :)
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