The last time I talked with my grandma before she died, she told me about how every one around her age were dying or dead. She feared she was next. I was not prepared to answer her then, and I couldn't say anything back.
I knew whatever I'd say would sound like a lie anyway. So I just gave her...
"I saw. And I think every part of you looks beautiful. I would turn this manga into H right now and make Shinzo Abe proud, if only our Publishing Overlords didn't rule over us."
Yes. You can be a slave to yourself— to your desires or your dreams. Humans will always want something. Be it success, love, or fame. It's part of their whole thing. And because of those wants/needs, they become trapped in a leash of their own making. Next question.
Yes. There's a saying, "don't measure yourself with someone else's ruler." You decide your own value. Sure positive assessments from your friends or family is good, but that's just the icing on your self-worth cake.
I feel no guilt since I treat them like proper human beings with emotions and feelings. I'm assuming she speaks of those who are harassing the staff there.
It feels bizarre seeing her "normal" form since she's being drawn as a chibi 90% of the time lately. Not that I mind, in fact I find it adorable. Thanks for the TL.