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“In November the sky always looks so high up, somehow, and it has such a sad, lonely feel to it,” said Sakai. “Which month do you like best?” 

“November.” 

“Really? Why?” 

“Because the sky is high and lonely, and it makes me feel very alone, and that makes my heart dance, and then I feel stronger. But at the same time, there’s this energy in the air; it’s a time of waiting, before winter really sets in.” 

(Banana Yoshimoto - Hard Luck)