“Truly happy memories always live on, shining. Over time, one by one, they come back to life.” Banana Yoshimoto book Kitchen Source: Kitchen (1988) Time , Memory , Life , Happiness
“Every time I look into his eyes I just want to take the ice cream or whatever I've got in my hand and rub it into his face. That's how much I like him.” Banana Yoshimoto book Goodbye Tsugumi Source: Goodbye Tsugumi Time
“In the uncertain ebb and flow of time and emotions much of one's life history is etched in the senses.” Banana Yoshimoto book Kitchen Source: Kitchen Life , History , Sense , Time
“I held the feeling in my heart; the urge to discuss it died out. There was all the time in the world. In the endless repetition of other nights, other mornings, this moment, too, might become a dream.” Banana Yoshimoto book Kitchen Source: Kitchen World , Dreams , Feeling , Time
“Why is it that everything I eat when I’m with you is so delicious?’ I laughed. ‘Could it be that you’re satisfying hunger and lust at the same time?” Banana Yoshimoto book Kitchen Source: Kitchen Hunger , Time
“What was important wasn't the fireworks, it was that we were together this evening, together in this place, looking up into the sky at the same time.” Banana Yoshimoto book Asleep Source: Asleep Time