“The architect guy, he's always talking in a hushed tone - I guess he doesn't want people to hear, but uh... Okay, it's not like I purposely listen in, it's just.. Something about those two guys hanging out together, you just can't look away.”

"He has an almost-perfect grasp of what it truly means for Sumeru to be a Nation of Wisdom. Hmm? He's roommates with Alhaitham? Wow... the world really is full of surprises..."

“At that moment, more than anything else, Kaveh felt cut to the quick by someone who was his best friend. ”

"I saw those two at the tavern once. And another time at the cafe. ...Actually, I think I saw them once at the Grand Bazaar, too."

“Were you drunk again?”

"Our views are contradictory, but it is through contradiction that more speculation and philosophy may be born"

“ When there's something that calls for a celebration, we meet here — that's how it's always been with us four.”

"I mean, I wouldn't call this a bad thing... But how did things turn out like this? That guy definitely wouldn't take me in for no reason and without expecting anything... But what could I possibly do for him?"

"...Just as there are different seasons, there are also different people. There are many others who will continue to care about the fates of those who are not directly related to them... And when I finally run out of stamina, someone will also reach out and bring me back to shore..."

"As a genius, Kaveh longed to belong in a crowd, subconsciously fearing separation from it — this was the difference between him and Alhaitham."