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rooted in Japanese stories and ways of thinking.

  • Choosing Not to Become the Protagonist

    2026 1/04
    Manga Essays
    What restraint looks like when influence is already secured In many stories, the role of the protagonist is defined by action.Who steps forward.Who claims the future.Who speaks the decisive words. But there are cases where the most consequential choice is not to take that role—even when one easily could. This essay examines that kind of restraint:not hesitation born of uncertainty,but restraint chosen by someone who already understands the weight of their influence. When b...
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