There's so much confusion about Hirayama. Because he is the main character and he doesn't speak. People take vows of silence for major reasons. People take odd jobs where you work mostly solo for a reason. People choose a simpler life for a reason. People leave families for a reason. It's hard getting by in the world without hardly speaking, but it is possible. Only true loners and introverts get this struggle. Most everyone else couldn't even fathom 10 minutes…
