“Everyone, including I, is certain
that "that thing" they're searching for
is in the future.
But how many people have realized
that "that" is actually in the past?
I can't even guess.”

—  Ayumi Hamasaki

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Japanese recording artist, lyricist, model, and actress 1978

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