S1027B

Everyone has something they want. That's how it is, right?

Correct.

What is your wish, Pwie?

My wish...? What I want...

.......

What I want is... to fill.

What specifically do you want to fill?

Myself.

I was... empty from the beginning. That's why I was always hungry.

But... when I'm with all of you... and Wriggley...

I keep forgetting that I'm empty.

Why does that happen?

<That's a hard question to answer...>

When you're with someone... their shape tends to hide a bit of the negative space.

But don't fill yourself too full just because you're empty, Pwie.

... Why not?

Because without the negative space... you won't have any room left for others, even if they wanted to stand by your side.

<.......>

What, C.H.?

<No, just... I was just thinking you've changed a lot from how you used to be. Like the other Sinners did.>

... That smug ticking of yours is getting on my nerves.

<... I mean, Meursault thinks the same, so...>

I recognize the changes that have occurred in the Sinner concerned.

However... nothing remains fixed for eternity, Manager.

Much like this department store, many things may change and be overturned in an instant.

... Hah... I know.

Do I look like I'm going to stay this way forever?

I might let blind rage swing my blade again. Might get sick of all of this, or might even start hurting again.

But...

Right now, this is where I've chosen to stay.

If the clock keeps yapping, I'll clean out my ears. If this damn scabbard gets in my way, I'll just have to keep it pacified. That's all I need to do.

.......