Ponyboy Outsiders Quotes の小説・ストーリー

Boyd expounded as he and Annie walked out of their last location on his schedule. "Funny sir,are you saying you want to get a wife because she would be cooking for you?. I'm sorry but you sound stupid."Annie blurted and immediately covered her mouth when she realized what she has just said. But, Boyd seems less bothered. "Yeah. I'm stupid. A good observer will know that. I'm only smart on the outside." "I'm... I'm sorry,sir. That was probably rude."Annie apologized.

I thought that nothing else mattered as long as my parents were happy. But now, the persimmon incident had thoroughly woken me up from my delusions. Since they were treating me like an outsider, there was no point in my continuing to make a fool of myself. I chuckled coldly and said, "I'm not thinking of doing anything. I just wish you and your family all the best." After that, I went into my room to pack up my things. Dad came in after me and slapped me hard across the cheek. "Don't you know that it's Christmas! What do you think you're doing with that damn attitude of yours? It was just a damn persimmon! Why the hell must you make the entire family so awkward and uncomfortable over that?