The rain that fell on the city runs down the dark gutters and empties into the sea without even soaking the ground
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In Haruki Murakami's book "Underground: The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese Psyche," the imagery of rain symbolizes a disconnect within society. The rain, which falls heavily, slides into the sewers and ultimately flows into the sea, reflecting the inability of individuals in Tokyo to connect with their surroundings or deeply engage with their experiences. Instead of enriching the soil, the rain bypasses it entirely, suggesting a lack of emotional depth...
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