What do we talk about? Just ordinary things. What happened today, or b…

Haruki Murakami
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What do we talk about? Just ordinary things. What happened today, or books we've read, or tomorrow's weather, you know. Don't tell me you're wondering if people jump to their feet and shout stuff like 'It'll rain tomorrow if a polar bear eats the stars tonight! ✨ Haruki Murakami (2011). Norwegian Wood, p.140, Random House
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