A Space for Reflections and Musings
The rain had presented itself only as a drizzle that night when Sakamoto left the restaurant. His shift had ended an hour back, but he would always hang around for a conversation with the owner accompanied by a bowl of leftover ramen broth and vegetables. He would listen to the owner talk about the day’s... Continue Reading →
Most of us live afraid of time passing us, cheating us, favouring us, or abandoning us. Sakamoto simply gave up his time in the very hands of time.
The rep crossed the fiftieth mark and I let out a grunt. My aim is to reach sixty today. I am listening to Maynard Keenan repeat "Pushing me" all over again and again. I can feel the strain in my arms; the muscles contracting, wailing to not be put in that position, but I tell... Continue Reading →
Note: This review is divided into two parts. The first part is a spoiler-free review of the elements of the anime and a handy guide to discern if the anime is suitable for you. The second part includes key spoilers as it is a plot review with the primary motif in viewpoint. Generally, I end... Continue Reading →
The snow was dancing merry, The wind leading the way, Singing in a howling symphony, The night wavered the day. “Come”, whispered the marauder, To his comrades hidden behind; Dressed in thick woolen white, The plunderers looked upon the prey. The village slept in snowy stupor, Huddled in blankets two fold, To lullabies of a... Continue Reading →
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