Chapter 7, Norwegian Woods (7/100)
"If you were in that wishing tree, I saw it."
Wang Taika suddenly said: "It's so long, I think it's probably the most written one. That sentence... comes from "Norwegian Wood", but it has been deleted. I didn't expect you to read this kind of book?
"
After a pause, Taeyeon said: "No, I just got it occasionally and happened to see that sentence. But when I knew that one of the protagonists in it seemed to have a mental problem, I thought of you. So I
......dont see!"
"Uh..." Wang Taika paused and smiled: "Okay, I'm sorry for Haruki Murakami."
Taeyeon was silent again.
Wang Taika was silent for a while and then said: "Did you know? In fact, people often use a special way to express their loyalty to a certain person or a certain memory, and that is... to repeat their suffering.
The same is true in "Norwegian Wood". There is a character in it, the suicide of Naoko's uncle. He became autistic at the age of seventeen and committed suicide at the age of twenty-one. And then... forget it, this topic is not
It’s so suitable.”
"It's already like this, what do you want to say?" Taeyeon asked.
"I have nothing to say." Wang Taika sighed: "I'm here to persuade you. But unfortunately, I can only advise you."
Taeyeon was silent for a while and asked: "Then you told me a story, anything. Talking about other people's things probably won't be so heavy."
Wang Taika thought for a moment and said, "Well... I don't know other people's stories. You also know that I don't care much about other people's stories."
"Um."
"Then...Nuna, you can also talk about your own affairs." Wang Taika said: "Chatting is just chatting."
Taeyeon said: "I don't have any story either."
Wang Taika smiled and said, "That's right. I always like to stay at home. There really won't be anything new."
"Do you really think I'm a homebody?" Taeyeon asked.
Wang Taika said: "It's okay. Actually, I don't think so, but many people seem to think so."
Taeyeon smiled: "Yes, yes."
"So, what Nuna means is that she doesn't want to stay home!"
"Well, it's just a character." Taeyeon said: "Just like Sunny, her character is that of a game master. In fact, she is not that powerful, she just looks more powerful among girls. But in order to maintain this role, she also
I need to practice a lot. It’s really funny to say..."
"So that's it." Wang Taika said with a smile: "That's right. When I was arranging the program before, I actually thought that Noona seemed to be a very lively person, and she liked to see a lot of new things. I originally thought that Noona was a very lively person.
I thought it was my imagination, but it turned out that what I saw was the real you."
"Yuda..." Taeyeon suddenly said: "I feel like I have become a lot more childish after getting to know you."
Wang Taika said: "What? Um... We are a little far apart now. If you speak in a low voice, I can't hear you clearly."
Taeyeon smiled: "It's okay, if I say some words, I will probably regret it in the future."
Afterwards, both of them became quiet. Even if they didn't speak, they both knew that the other person was not far away from them.
Taeyeon leaned against the wall and took a deep breath, but she vaguely remembered a lot in her mind.
It was one night near here, on the road next to the dormitory, that I met an abnormal existence, and a new journey began here.
In my memory, I seem to always remember that chaotic night, but what I originally thought was a burden has turned into... an existence that misses each other more and more in my heart, but endures not to touch.
Taeyeon suddenly asked: "Yuda, what do you think love is?"
"What is love?" Wang Taika was startled, wondering why Taeyeon suddenly asked such an inexplicable question.
This is a common question, and it is also a puzzling question. It is even more puzzling to ask it at this time.
Wang Taika thought for a while and said: "I think love in the true sense is a long-term and gradual process. Love at first sight can only be because of looks. But love is something deeper, whether it is the love of parents, relatives, or friends.
It is all a kind of self-improvement, which means that the mind is constantly maturing and must continue to learn and grow and break through self-boundaries. Therefore, the ultimate goal of love is to help others progress and make oneself more mature. In layman's terms, it is tolerance.
.And it will definitely bring about spiritual growth. Anything that does not bring about growth is not love. What do you think?"
Taeyeon: "Yeah."
Wang Taika said: "By the way, the most important thing is that you can't just talk about it, but put it into action. Whether you love yourself or love others, if you don't work hard to contribute to the maturity of your mind,
, then you don’t count it as love. So when you waste time and life, it means that you have never loved yourself. However, a person who does not love himself is definitely not qualified to love anyone else."
"Anyway, this is love. At least I think so. Well...well, actually I don't even know what I'm talking about. That's about it. Sometimes, it's better to be confused. A lot of
Things can just pass by in a blur. Unknowingly, I also became perfunctory."
Speaking of this, even Wang Taika couldn't help but laugh at himself: "Actually, while society is extremely prosperous now, the problem caused by it is that people are too utilitarian. Love has been mixed with material things and has long been impure.
The same is true for me. In other words, I have never been simple. Sometimes I feel like a dark creature, living quietly and very tired."
Taeyeon smiled: "Isn't that what I want to say? I pulled you into the quagmire, but I hope you can save me."
When Wang Taika heard this, he just smiled and did not answer.
"You always huddle up in your own world, but I keep knocking on the door and calling you. So you quietly raise your eyelids and immediately return to your original state."
Taeyeon is not surprised by Wang Taika's reaction. In fact, there are some things that would not be surprising no matter what.
Maybe it's just like this, there are moments of warmth and happiness, and there are also moments of bitterness and despair. Each is a kind of destiny, so the only way I can stay is to move forward harder, and I feel as if I am not so profound and not so unforgettable.
Since we know it's impossible, why should we fall in love? Maybe both of us won't touch that line, and maybe we'll have the best ending.
But love cannot be controlled. Inadvertently, your heart will beat for a person. Although I don’t know what kind of life I will have in the future, what is worthy of affirmation is that this relationship is definitely unforgettable.
Because it is engraved in the bones and flowing in the blood.
Just like "Norwegian Wood" by Haruki Murakami, it is self-salvation in loneliness, and the most unique pursuit of love.
It's a pity that no matter what philosophy, how sincerity, perseverance, or tenderness you are familiar with, you can't relieve this kind of sadness that truly comes from your heart.
The only thing that can be done is to understand some philosophy from it. Although any philosophy that is understood is still so weak in the face of the unexpected sorrow that follows.
In the bustling crowd of strangers, the pain of life faintly emerges. The rushing traffic and the noisy sound of the city bring the atmosphere of the city. The completely unfamiliar people around form an empty and crowded environment. People in the city are anxious and empty of their inner world.
, contrasting with the confused and fragile state of existence.
And above all this, Wang Taika and Taeyeon were sitting on two high balconies, separated by a long distance, not seeing each other, but telling stories that they had never known to each other.
It is not a matter of course for one person to understand another person.
There are people who like to be alone, but they just don’t like to be disappointed.
Chapter completed!