No, I cannot imagine words would've won me over, but you do have the advantage right now to coerce me to agree. You know that and so do I, otherwise threatening to drown me would have made you pause twice. [ hes not in the slightest bit offended by the threat, it's normal. ]

Survival is a curse, the world is awash with sin. People are foolish, no matter how much they know it's wrong, they cannot stop themselves from sinning.

[ as long as crime is committed, punishment is required. don't you see, dazai? he's just as tired of living as you. ]