So once you're dead there's just nothing?Mari: Basically... Korogi: I get so scared when I start thinking about this stuff. I can hardly breathe, and my whole body wants to shrink into a corner. It's so much easier to just believe in reincarnation.
In Haruki Murakami's novel "After Dark," a conversation takes place that delves into the concept of death and the fear surrounding it. When asked if death leads to nothingness, Mari confirms this notion. This perspective is troubling for Korogi, who expresses immense fear and anxiety when contemplating death, feeling the urge to escape from such heavy thoughts.
Korogi's reaction highlights a common human struggle with the idea of nonexistence. Instead of...
