Chapter 37

'Listen, Raymond. 1Q84 is really interesting to read. Try to take your time reading. I can lend it to you if you want.'

Strange.

He could see Arnold before his eyes. Sitting opposite him, busy explaining the storyline of the novel that he always avoided because he did not like complicated themed novels. The man explained quickly all the advantages of the novel, minus some parts of the story that he thought would be more fun if he were interested in reading his recommendation. He found himself talking.

'No. I told you so many times. I don't like complicated things like that. Besides, can you stop playing this Beethoven instrumental? I feel sleepy because of listening to classical music,' he said, yawning wide.