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Context:Maruki explains how cognition can alter reality.

Maruki
MSG_000_0_0
Well, -kun, I just found out
how scary cats can be, despite their
cuteness...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 3 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 2 0 57433 65535 0]Well, [f 4 1]-kun, I just found out[n]how scary cats can be, despite their[n]cuteness...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
SEL_001_0_0
  • Where's this coming from?
  • What are you talking about?
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Where's this coming from?[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]What are you talking about?[e]
Response to selection: Where's this coming from?
Maruki
MSG_002_0_0
Oh, it happened on my way to school
this morning...
I spotted a kitten that had gotten itself
stuck up in a tree.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 2 0 57419 65535 0]Oh, it happened on my way to school[n]this morning...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]I spotted a kitten that had gotten itself[n]stuck up in a tree.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Response to selection: What are you talking about?
Maruki
MSG_003_0_0
I tried rescuing it since I felt bad for it,
but I ended up with the clawing of a
lifetime for the effort.
I had no idea a cat's claws were
so sharp...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]I tried rescuing it since I felt bad for it,[n]but I ended up with the clawing of a[n]lifetime for the effort.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 5 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 4 24 0 4 0 38 5 100]I had no idea a cat's claws were[n]so sharp...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
SEL_004_0_0
  • I know, right...?
  • It's not the worst.
  • Talk about a reward.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 8 2 1 2217]I know, right...?[f 0 1 27][e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's not the worst.[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Talk about a reward.[e]
Response to selection: I know, right...?
Maruki
MSG_005_0_0
Speaking from experience, eh? It really
does hurt a lot...
But I was able to rescue the kitten,
so it was all still worthwhile.
All I really have to do is make sure
to put antibiotics on the scratches,
anyway.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 4 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 5 13 35 10 1014]Speaking from experience, eh? It really[n]does hurt a lot...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 4 24 0 4 0 36 5 100]But I was able to rescue the kitten,[n]so it was all still worthwhile.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]All I really have to do is make sure[n]to put antibiotics on the scratches,[n]anyway.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Response to selection: It's not the worst.
Maruki
MSG_006_0_0
Don't underestimate a kitten just
because it's small! They can really
do some damage...
But I was able to rescue the kitten,
so it was all still worthwhile.
All I really have to do is make sure
to put antibiotics on the scratches,
anyway.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 3 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]Don't underestimate a kitten just[n]because it's small! They can really[n]do some damage...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 1 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 4 24 0 4 0 36 5 100]But I was able to rescue the kitten,[n]so it was all still worthwhile.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]All I really have to do is make sure[n]to put antibiotics on the scratches,[n]anyway.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Response to selection: Talk about a reward.
Maruki
MSG_007_0_0
Ahaha, that's true. But I was able to
rescue the kitten, so all's well that
ends well.
All I really have to do is make sure
to put antibiotics on the scratches,
anyway.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 1 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 5 13 35 5 1014]Ahaha, that's true. But I was able to[n]rescue the kitten, so all's well that[n]ends well.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]All I really have to do is make sure[n]to put antibiotics on the scratches,[n]anyway.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_008_0_0
Well, let's move on and talk about
a different kind of pain.
We discussed this for a bit last time we
talked, actually: the pain felt within
one's heart.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 2 0 57515 65535 0]Well, let's move on and talk about[n]a different kind of pain.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]We discussed this for a bit last time we[n]talked, actually: the pain felt within[n]one's heart.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_009_0_0
There are all sorts of ways to identify
and diagnose physical injuries and
illnesses...
But when it comes to pains of the heart,
we're working in unknown territory.
There's so much we haven't learned yet.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]There are all sorts of ways to identify[n]and diagnose physical injuries and[n]illnesses...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]But when it comes to pains of the heart,[n]we're working in unknown territory.[n]There's so much we haven't learned yet.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_010_0_0
Treating trauma sure is difficult when
it's invisible...
If only we could somehow directly reduce
emotional pain in a healthy way—like
putting antibiotics on a scratch.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]Treating trauma sure is difficult when[n]it's invisible...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]If only we could somehow directly reduce[n]emotional pain in a healthy way—like[n]putting antibiotics on a scratch.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
SEL_011_0_0
  • That'd be great.
  • Is that possible?
  • Is that what you're researching?
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That'd be great.[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Is that possible?[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 8 2 1 2217]Is that what you're researching?[f 0 1 27][e]
Response to selection: That'd be great.
Maruki
MSG_012_0_0
Right? Something like that would be
wonderful...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 1 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 5 13 35 5 1014]Right? Something like that would be[n]wonderful...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Response to selection: Is that possible?
Maruki
MSG_013_0_0
Of course it is... would be my ideal
answer, but unfortunately, reality
seems to disagree.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 1 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]Of course it is... would be my ideal[n]answer, but unfortunately, reality[n]seems to disagree.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Response to selection: Is that what you're researching?
Maruki
MSG_014_0_0
Oh, how astute of you! As a matter
of fact, you're not too far off the mark.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 4 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 5 13 35 10 1014]Oh, how astute of you! As a matter[n]of fact, you're not too far off the mark.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_015_0_0
Unfortunate as it may be, we all know
there's no topical medicine that can
properly heal a heartache.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]Unfortunate as it may be, we all know[n]there's no topical medicine that can[n]properly heal a heartache.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_016_0_0
Not only that—psychological issues are
even more complex.
Here, allow me to demonstrate...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 3 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]Not only that—psychological issues are[n]even more complex.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 4 17 1 65535 65535 65535 65535 65535 65535 65535 114 7 300 65535]Here, allow me to demonstrate...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_017_0_0
Oh, -kun, woe is me!
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 17 1 65535 65535 65535 65535 65535 65535 65535 114 7 300 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 2 0 57439 65535 0]Oh, [f 4 1]-kun, woe is me![n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_018_5_0
My heart is in such pain! It's like
I'm being pierced through the chest!
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 5 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]My heart is in such pain! It's like[n]I'm being pierced through the chest![n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_018_0_0
I have such a torturous burning
deep inside me!
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 4 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 2 0 57529 65535 0]I have such a torturous burning[n]deep inside me![n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
SEL_019_0_0
  • ......
  • Are you okay?
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]......[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Are you okay?[e]
Response to selection: ......
Maruki
MSG_020_0_0
...Sorry, that was a poor attempt at acting.
Please don't look at me like that...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 3 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 2 0 57437 65535 0]...Sorry, that was a poor attempt at acting.[n]Please don't look at me like that...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Response to selection: Are you okay?
Maruki
MSG_021_0_0
But, uhhh, basically what I'm getting at is,
our own emotional pain is the only kind
we can fully comprehend.
That seems obvious, right? But it's
absolutely vital to understand.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]But, uhhh, basically what I'm getting at is,[n]our own emotional pain is the only kind[n]we can fully comprehend.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]That seems obvious, right? But it's[n]absolutely vital to understand.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_022_0_0
A person's "heart"—their pain—cannot
be seen.
Even if they spent their whole lives
expressing it to others... there is no
way for them to truly grasp it.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]A person's "heart"—their pain—cannot[n]be seen.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]Even if they spent their whole lives[n]expressing it to others... there is no[n]way for them to truly grasp it.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_023_0_0
It's not like we can directly look at their
hearts and remove the root causes of
their pain...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 1 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]It's not like we can directly look at their[n]hearts and remove the root causes of[n]their pain...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_024_0_0
But for me to do any good in that area,
I need to conduct further research into
the heart...
More specifically, I need to learn how
the heart reacts to the world around it.
That's the first stepping stone to
a breakthrough in the field.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]But for me to do any good in that area,[n]I need to conduct further research into[n]the heart...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]More specifically, I need to learn how[n]the heart reacts to the world around it.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]That's the first stepping stone to[n]a breakthrough in the field.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_025_0_0
Once that's been figured out, we'll
not only comprehend psychological
pains that were once unknowable...
But we'll even be able to perform
more effective treatment for those
people with wounded hearts.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]Once that's been figured out, we'll[n]not only comprehend psychological[n]pains that were once unknowable...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]But we'll even be able to perform[n]more effective treatment for those[n]people with wounded hearts.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
SEL_026_0_0
  • That's a grand plan.
  • You're so kind.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 8 2 1 2217]That's a grand plan.[f 0 1 27][e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 8 2 1 2217]You're so kind.[f 0 1 27][e]
Response to selection: That's a grand plan.
Maruki
MSG_027_0_0
It's nothing so grandiose.
But hey, if we can get rid of people's pain,
that'd be for the best, right?
I'm no fan of pain, myself.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 1 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 5 13 35 5 1014]It's nothing so grandiose.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]But hey, if we can get rid of people's pain,[n]that'd be for the best, right?[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 4 24 0 4 0 59 5 100]I'm no fan of pain, myself.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Response to selection: You're so kind.
Maruki
MSG_028_0_0
Haha, I'm no saint—I just want to do my
job well. If we can get rid of people's
pain, that'd be for the best, right?
I'm no fan of pain, myself.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 1 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 5 13 35 5 1014]Haha, I'm no saint—I just want to do my[n]job well. If we can get rid of people's[n]pain, that'd be for the best, right?[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 4 24 0 4 0 59 5 100]I'm no fan of pain, myself.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_029_0_0
On the other hand, people have laughed
off my idea as just a silly, pointless
dream... and I can't say I blame them.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 2 0 57528 65535 0]On the other hand, people have laughed[n]off my idea as just a silly, pointless[n]dream... and I can't say I blame them.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_029_5_0
But still, you take the time to listen to
what I have to say, and you actually try
to understand...
Thanks to you, I can tell I'm actually
getting somewhere with my theories...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]But still, you take the time to listen to[n]what I have to say, and you actually try[n]to understand...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]Thanks to you, I can tell I'm actually[n]getting somewhere with my theories...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_030_0_0
How can I phrase it... I guess I could say
you're making this hazy, hard-to-grasp
idea finally appear before me?
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]How can I phrase it... I guess I could say[n]you're making this hazy, hard-to-grasp[n]idea finally appear before me?[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_031_0_0
You know, you could very well become
a counselor yourself someday.
Say, would you like to try being my
assistant? Of course, I'm on a shoestring
budget, so I wouldn't be able to pay you!
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 1 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]You know, you could very well become[n]a counselor yourself someday.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]Say, would you like to try being my[n]assistant? Of course, I'm on a shoestring[n]budget, so I wouldn't be able to pay you![n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
SEL_032_0_0
  • That sounds fun.
  • I'm not the "free labor" type.
  • Nope.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 8 2 1 2217]That sounds fun.[f 0 1 27][e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I'm not the "free labor" type.[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Nope.[e]
Response to selection: That sounds fun.
Maruki
MSG_033_0_0
Ooh, surprisingly eager! Maybe you
really WILL become a skilled counselor
in the future!
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 1 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 2 0 57476 65535 0][f 5 13 35 10 1014]Ooh, surprisingly eager! Maybe you[n]really WILL become a skilled counselor[n]in the future![n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Response to selection: I'm not the "free labor" type.
Maruki
MSG_034_0_0
Haha, thought so. I could offer you snacks
instead of money though... Just kidding.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 2 0 57450 65535 0]Haha, thought so. I could offer you snacks[n]instead of money though... Just kidding.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Response to selection: Nope.
Maruki
MSG_035_0_0
Heh, quite the firm decline... I wish I did
have medicine for my heart at times like
these...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 3 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 2 0 57450 65535 0]Heh, quite the firm decline... I wish I did[n]have medicine for my heart at times like[n]these...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_036_0_0
Joking aside, I truly am grateful for your
assistance. Thank you, -kun.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 1 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]Joking aside, I truly am grateful for your[n]assistance. Thank you, [f 4 1]-kun.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
MND_037_0_0
I can sense Maruki's
gratitude for me...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]I can sense Maruki's[n]gratitude for me...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_038_0_0
Let's put a pin in that for today, shall we?
I hope you'll lend an ear again when
you've got the time to spare.
Now! I know you've been waiting for
this, so let's get to the mental training.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 1 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]Let's put a pin in that for today, shall we?[n]I hope you'll lend an ear again when[n]you've got the time to spare.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]Now! I know you've been waiting for[n]this, so let's get to the mental training.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
MND_039_0_0
Maruki gave me some tips
on how to keep a level
head in any situation...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]Maruki gave me some tips[n]on how to keep a level[n]head in any situation...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_040_0_0
All right, be careful on your way home.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 2 0 57465 65535 0]All right, be careful on your way home.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]

Font License Info: Agane font was used for dialogues, made byDanilo De Marco.