... you and he are remarkably similar in how you're quick to say things like what you just said. Though he has more of the perspective that I am a "good" person because of his lack of experience in some areas.

I'm having to adjust for the fact that this Atsushi knows very well just how "bad" Dazai Osamu can be.

It gets hard not to sink back into certain patterns when it's harder to argue on a side of "good" when you agree with the "bad". The fact of the matter is I don't disagree with your arguments. However, I cannot in "good" conscience allow for it, so I argue.