On nights like this when the air is so clear, you end up saying things you ordinarily wouldn’t. Without even noticing what you’re doing, you open up your heart and just start talking to the person next to you–you talk as if you have no audience but the glittering stars, far overhead. Banana Yoshimoto
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When you are lost in the moment and the night is calm and clear, you will often say things you wouldn’t normally say. If you are in a situation where you feel vulnerable, you may be able to speak your mind without worrying that others will think badly of you. You can let your guard down and express yourself without restraint. You may even be able to see your true feelings in the stars above you.

In this quote, this person says she feels more free when she is alone at night when the air is so clear. She goes on to explain that the stars make her feel more vulnerable when they are all around her, but when they are far overhead she feels more free to express herself and say what she thinks.

Source: Goodbye Tsugumi

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