Shounen Manga Quotes

“Don't tell me you're thinking about nonsense like 'you wish you were never born', right?"

"Sakura-san..."

"You said you wanted to be here with everyone... and that's what everyone's fightin' for. Take that helplessness and that frustration, and then swallow all of those feelings while you carefully watch as all of these guys put themselves through the wringer for you. And we swear... we'll never let anyone lay a finger on you".”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER 10

“You make it seem like it's so easy. Fighting me off while trying to protect the guy behind you. Gee, I wonder how long you're gonna last."

"You don't seem to understand... that fighting this way can bring out the most of your power.”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER, Vol. 6

“It's been so long since anything has tasted good."

"Now don't forget that taste. When life gets tough, you won't even have the time to taste your food. But... when you share a meal with someone who can ease your anxiety... the food, for some reason tastes really good. We can't change what happened. No matter what people think. You can only shoulder the responsibility and live on. I'm pretty sure there are a lot of tough situations still waiting for you down the road. But when they come, remember... how the food tasted today. It's solid proof that you're not alone. Right?”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER 7

“But the truth remains... you couldn't move during the fight, right? It doesn't matter why. Once something is stuck, you can't do anything about it. You just have to figure out a way around it, right?"

"A way around it?"

"Like, letting those around you who can move cover your back. It's pretty obvious though...”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER 7

“While you were sleeping, Nirei and Suo brought those gifts to you. And I made this for you. It's because someone else that's not you... made the move. You sleep and rest and when you wake up there's food and water."

"Wh- whatever. I can buy food by myself, too."

"That's not what I'm trying to get through to you. Even if it's something you can do on your own... if others are doing it for you... then you're freed up to do something else. Every human can only do the things limited by the time on their clock. There's only so much you can do on your own. Well... I say that. But letting others do things for you... relying on them... is always a bit scary at first.”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER 7

“You want to know how to rely on others right? That's 'cause I can't do everything on my own."

"B-but... if you say that then it's like you're saying that you're weak! I can't do that."

"What... is this?"

"G- green tea?"

"Exactly. But it's coffee inside."

"What?! What's that supposed to-"

"No matter how much you insist that this is green tea... to me, the inside is still coffee. Just changing the label doesn't mean that what's inside changes."

"Well, duh."

"So... when you can't do something and you refuse to admit it... then it's the same as faking and insisting that this is green tea... when the inside is coffee. You said that you understood. You knew that you can't do much on your own and that you need to rely on others. But you can't do it. That's because you're scared of being rejected by others. I don't know what you think about how the others around you judge you. But the fact that you're scared out of your wits... has been blatantly obvious to everyone.”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER 7

“... you keep getting scared of being rejected when it's not even happening. From what I can see, it looks to me that you're the one who's not seeing them for who they are. I have no idea what could've happened to you. But I can understand you're feeling that way. That's why I'm telling you this. You need to trust them based on what you can see.”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER 8

“Hey Sakura? What're your thoughts after listening to Kaji?"

"I-I..."

"There's a lot I can't do. I do a lot of things that make me look pretty pathetic or lame. But I'm not scared. That's because everyone here will accept me, no matter what I do, so I can do anything without having to worry. That's why I think it's okay for me to do the things that others can't. 'It doesn't matter how stupid they may look', 'I still like him'. Everyone has those close connections.

We depend on others and let them depend on us. We forgive them, and they forgive us. That's why we're all together. That's why it's okay, Sakura. Trust Kaji. Trust your friends. And jump right out there with everything you've got!”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER 8

“C'mon. Sit down."

"Why are we on the roof?"

"Why? When we're talkin' about stuff like this, it's better to do it somewhere high up and open".”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER 8

“My muscles are tense. It's hard to breathe. My breath is ragged. But I'm already used to these things. So even if it's hard, I know that this is what it means to live.

But what if it doesn't have to be like this? What if this tightrope isn't he only path for me? What if there wasn't the tension and the ragged breaths and the fear of falling? What if there's a place where I can stand freely?”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER 8

“Y'know you act like you're owning up to being a lameass. But you're socially awkward and you're a pain to deal with. You've got a big attitude. We can all see that from just lookin' at ya. But, even so, who even gives a crap about that? How can any of us feel disappointed when we see how something that hurts us hurts you, too, and how stupidly serious you can be, worrying about it? Why do you have to apologize when you just did what's natural and we've done the same to you? Did you really think that'd be enough to piss us off? Get real, dude! No one like that exists here in Furin! It doesn't matter how socially awkward you are, or what a pain you can be! You still charge straight into trouble just to protect your friends! You're really cool for it, too! I... no, we... really, seriously like you for you who are!”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER 8

“Everyone has their own weaknesses. Everyone has a side of them that's less than cool. But it's not something to be scared off or embarrassed about. Everyone's the same.”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER 8

“Sakura-kun. Causing trouble for others... or dealing with other people's troubles isn't entirely bad. It feels like you've always been alone. So it'd be a hard ask for you to suddenly change... But just take it one step at a time and I hope you'll grow familiar with what it's like to rely on someone else.”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER 8

“Ya better stop boastin' 'bout bullshit that you can't even do. Come hell or high water, as long as I'm alive, I ain't gonna let you assholes ruin this street!”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER 9

“By the way, Kanji-san. I heard that Roppo-Ichiza doesn't have many members. If you'reup against a crowd, then you could've asked Sasaki-san and the others for help."

"We'll be fine. Roppo-Ichiza's a lot stronger than you think. It's true that we've got fewer people than a team like Furin. But we make up for it with the best of the best!”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER 9

“It doesn't matter if we don't win. You've got the wrong idea."

"Wrong idea?"

Roppo-Ichiza's job is to ensure that people can entertain and be entertained without fear. As long as we can keep doin' that then winnin' or losin'... doesn't matter. Even if you beat all of us here, even if we end up flat on the ground, as long as the street and Shizuka is safe, then that's all that matters to us.”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER 9

“It never occurred to me that there could be fights where the outcome didn't matter. They fight in order to protect.”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER 9

“The type of guys who dunk on what other people are passionate about—almost all of them have some kind of problem with themselves.”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER 10

“Well for me, putting on makeup makes me stronger."

"Wuh? What're you saying? Have you lost your mind? Caking on powder isn't gonna make you stronger in a fight."

"Not at all. It's my heart that becomes stronger. When I put makeup on, I can become the person I always wanted to be. I feel so happy and it gives me the drive to keep going. This isn't just limited to makeup, either. Love itself can make anyone stronger."

"You're insane. Your heart? So what if your heart becomes stronger? What will that accomplish?"

"I see... you have no idea how that feels. You poor thing.”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER 10

“I love Shizuka! She’s hasty, reckless, and a little meek, but kinder than anyone I know. Even when things don’t go her way, she stays true to herself and her passions. Seeing her makes me want to better myself, too!”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER 10

“I just thought that one day, somehow... my world would end up looking just like the game posters I saw. I thought that eventually, the world would turn fun and bright. But the reality is... things would only get worse. More and more people wanted a crumb from the cookie. Each person's share just got smaller and smaller. And then one day I finally realized that no one in this town had to luxury to save anyone else. Even if I wait... the fun and bright game will never come. And even if we try to struggle against the pain, our stomachs will never be full. There's no other choice. I have to change this messed-up reality.”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER 10

“Someone that has things will never understand those with nothing!"

"Never understand? Really? Well of course how can I understand?! It's not like you understand me either! If our environment is different, then what we think, and how we feel, will all be different. No human can fully understand another person's situation! But what I do understand is that you must've been suffering a lot. That has nothing to do with how we're born, what gender we are, or if we have everything or nothing!”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER 10

“When times are tough, everyone in the world always believes that what they're going through is the absolute worst! But even if that's true, I can't let anyone get away with forcefully taking away another person's love for passion. That's why I'll have to bring you down.”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER 10

“I'm sorry. I didn't know anything about you, but I acted like I did. You know, here, on this street, I'm able to do what I like most. But in the past things were different. I was just like you. I was suffering so much. But there were people who reached out and helped me. The reason why I am who I am today is all thanks to them."

"So what?! Well, good for you! Is that what you wanted to hear from me?!"

"I don't know the details about why you don't have anything you like. But you're just like my past self. I can tell that you're suffering just like I did. That's why... I want to help you!”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER 10

“Suo-san..."

"Hm?"

"What do I have to do to get a back as broad as theirs to shoulder as much as they do?"

"I don't know much about Kanji-san. But those two must have overcome all kinds of painful experiences. That's why their backs can be so big they can be so strong.”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER 11

“I've wanted to change. I wanted to leave behind that desperate world where we fought over a single cookie... I've always wanted to be part of the beautiful, clean world outside.”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER Vol. 11

“Suo-san..."

"Hmm?"

"What do I have to do to get a back as broad as theirs to shoulder as much as they do?"

"I don't know much about Kanji-san. But... those two must have overcome all kinds of painful experiences. That's why their backs can be so big... they can be so strong.”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER Vol. 11

“Why...? Why didn't you say anything? I know that you were hiding something. But I never asked. I didn't think I needed to. I trusted you to tell me when you really needed help. All you have to do is say it... and no matter when, no matter what, I'd be there to save you. You can at least count on me when you're going through a tough time! You're not going to get away scot-free the next time you even think that you're a bother! You have absolutely no idea just how much I love you!”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER Vol. 11

“You shouldn't change. Keep being you. If a strong and smart guy like you never gives up, then just maybe you'll be able to accomplish a miracle like that one day.”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER Vol. 11

“All change comes with struggles.”
― Satoru Nii, WIND BREAKER Vol. 11