counters that there is no "reason" for their abuse; he does it because he can, and the narrator's "choice" to endure is actually just a lack of power. Reading Tips

The story is narrated by a 14-year-old boy, known only by the derogatory nickname "Eyes" (due to his strabismus/lazy eye). He is relentlessly bullied by his classmates. He finds a kindred spirit in Kojima, a girl in his class who is also a target of severe abuse. Together, they form a secret bond, seeking solace in their shared isolation.