Makoto Shinkai

The idea that words could change my world was a little scary.

morning when I arrived, some had spilled over from my colleague’s desk and knocked over my penholder, but pointing it out seemed a bit petty.

didn’t think she’d done anything wrong. I was the only one who saw her every day. She was always so much kinder and lovelier than anyone else, trying harder than anyone to live her best life.