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Hikikomori


Books scattered around the floor
Shades drawn, Lights off
Don't dare to look out there
You're better off alone

It's safe in here
Don't leave
Its always better inside
There be monsters out there

You don't stray farther
Than your front door
No one needs to go outside
The outside world is bad

Stay home, stay home
No need to leave
You're safe in here
Don't leave.

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