toj and maki represent two responses to systemic oppression. one responds by opting out of the system and denying it power over his identity & one by confronting and dismantling the system after realizing it cannot be reformed. their pain manifested differently. that’s the point.
a lot of people are joking about Becoming Chinese and drinking hot water in the morning so I have to remind everyone of the age-old Chinese wisdom of NOT drinking green tea on an empty stomach. specifically green tea