So why did I have to say that extra word "boring"?
Uchiha Ryo sat on the sofa, with the four opposite him surprisingly forming a united front and staring at him simultaneously. It seems impossible not to say something.
Don't underestimate the wisdom of Shuchiin's top student! Uchiha Ryo cleared his throat and spoke slowly.
"Do you know what the genuine thing is? The so-called ideal and reality, rationality and emotion. Whether it is the pursuit of spiritual and soulful satisfaction, or achieving real standards materially."
"There is a saying on the internet that only by finding the genuine thing can one obtain true happiness."
Yukinoshita nodded. "So what does this have to do with what we are discussing?"
"Don't worry, I'll speak slowly. Actually, the theories of both of your sides... are not wrong!"
Glancing at Shirosaki Hana at the bedroom door, Uchiha Ryo continued.
"Your viewpoints are like saying... Everyone knows Hana is very cute. One side uses language to describe why she is cute, where she is cute, but even if you describe Hana as earth-shatteringly cute, you still can't specifically express exactly how cute she is."
"And the other side doesn't even describe, just puts the photo out directly, cute or not you see for yourself."
Coming back to the topic, what is the genuine thing? And what is the use of the genuine thing?
Simply put, the genuine thing is an optimal solution to perfectly cope with life, society, and ideals. Because of the diversity of people's personalities, it is very difficult to achieve mutual understanding between people.
Just like the four people now, no matter which side Uchiha Ryo stands on, even if what he says makes sense, the two on the opposite side will not easily give up their beliefs.
Then at this time, the only thing Uchiha Ryo can do is to find a way to make the four of them understand each other, instead of bringing down one side to make them submit to the other.
Chitanda Eru and Fujiwara Chika, Yukinoshita Yukino and Hayasaka Ai.
These two groups of people cannot easily yield to the other. If grouping with simple vocabulary here, it would be the Social Normie Group and the Individual Independent Group.
Looking carefully, the former has very many friends in the small society of the school, because they are used to taking everyone as a unit, and their lively and cheerful personalities are also more adapted to the collective atmosphere.
But the latter, Hayasaka Ai's gyaru form at school is not her true nature at all, it's put on for work. In fact, her true heart is similar to young ladies like Yukinoshita and Shinomiya Kaguya.
The Independent Group highlights the individual more. They will not expect anything from anyone, nor will they expect anything beyond reality, such as love and soul. They believe that self-strength is true strength.
Uchiha Ryo suddenly stood up and walked into Yukinoshita's study. As a literary girl, Yukinoshita's library is indeed very comprehensive. Uchiha Ryo soon found what he wanted.
"This is the work of German philosopher Nietzsche, The Birth of Tragedy. If you are interested, you can all read it."
Fujiwara Chika frowned. "Ugh.... I get annoyed seeing dense words."
Yukinoshita was very interested. Although she bought many masterpieces, she hasn't read all of them. Obviously, this book is outside Yukinoshita's cognition. Since Uchiha Ryo recommended it, she could take a look.
But what does this book have to do with now?
"In The Birth of Tragedy, the author Nietzsche discussed the Dionysian and Apollonian spirits from the perspective of ancient Greek art.... It bears some resemblance to you guys now..."
The ancient Greek Dionysus is an embodiment of indulgence in art, while the sun god Apollo is the embodiment of order.
Chitanda's infinite curiosity and Fujiwara Chika's extreme fun-seeking are obviously representatives of a Dionysian spirit.
Yukinoshita's rigor and seriousness and Hayasaka Ai's thousand-faced maid are obviously representatives of an Apollonian spirit.
"Let me use a simple example. If the school holds a dance party, Chitanda and Fujiwara-san must be the kind of people who have a lot of fun, right?"
Chitanda and Fujiwara Chika looked at each other, then nodded at the same time. If the school has a dance party, the two of them must be the group of people having the most fun.
But what about Yukinoshita and Hayasaka Ai? Apart from Hayasaka Ai's disguised gyaru personality, they might find a quiet place to silently watch everyone singing and dancing, because they don't quite understand what these people have to be crazy about.
"But what I want to say, is it to elevate your conflict to the theoretical clash between Dionysus and Apollo? No no no!"
Uchiha Ryo was very sober, then looked at Yukinoshita and Hayasaka Ai and said.
"The word 'wine' in the Dionysian spirit is very good, because it also represents 'intoxication', and intoxication represents an attitude towards things, just like getting drunk to forget worries, forget pressure."
Study, work, family in life. The various unhappiness born in these can be temporarily ignored, as long as one learns to enjoy the concept of 'intoxication'.
This is also why in Tokyo, a city where office workers and students are under huge pressure, there are so many music bars, dance halls and other entertainment venues. This is obviously an important spiritual consumption place for modern young people.
"You two think for yourselves, whose pressure is greater compared to Chitanda and the others?"
Hayasaka Ai troubled by work: "....."
Yukinoshita troubled by family: "....."
Conversely, look at Chitanda who smiles and shows curiosity every day, and the ultimate fun-seeker Fujiwara Chika.
Yukinoshita gritted her teeth. Just as Hayasaka Ai was about to speak, Uchiha Ryo pointed the spearhead at the other two.
"Different from Dionysus who advocates indulgence, the essence of Apollo lies in the idealized world in their imagination. Because they have experienced unhappiness in life, they will firmly move forward towards their goals."
Because of independence, they didn't think about releasing pressure, but turned pressure into motivation! Making the brain calmer and more rational. When facing anything, only by analyzing calmly can problems be solved most quickly.
"You two also look at the opposite side, do you have a clear life direction and determination."
Chitanda who is curious about everything every day without worries: "....."
Fujiwara Chika who looks for fun and likes to play every day: "....."
Neither spirit is actually wrong in the final analysis, whether it is the optimistic Normie Group or the calm Independent Group.
Apollo pursuing absolute rationality for the sake of rationality is itself a manifestation of emotion, and Dionysus living in the moment and enjoying the present mentality is also a rational choice.
Coming back to the topic, what is the genuine thing? The genuine thing is a collection of beautiful things that both Dionysus and Apollo are pursuing at the same time.
Dionysus pursuing beauty all the time, and Apollo's future will be better. Regardless of whose concept is right or wrong, in the final analysis, it is all for the beautiful things in the heart.
"So I really don't understand what you four have to argue about. In my opinion, it seems as boring as a foodie and an otaku discussing whether to use the one thousand yen in hand to buy games or buy snacks."
Yukinoshita smiled. "Hmph, you are the otaku. Let's go Chitanda, let's make hot pot."
Fujiwara Chika stuck out her tongue. "I'm not a foodie! Hayasaka-san, let's go help too~"
Not far away, Shirosaki Hana clutching her stomach: "...."
"Why isn't the hot pot ready yet~ What they said was indeed very boring, not as good as my hot pot!"
Tsurumi Rumi aside was thoughtful, "Mn, I'll go find Big Sister Yukino later to borrow The Birth of Tragedy to read."
Hana swallowed her saliva. "Books or whatever doesn't matter, eating hot pot quickly is the real thing."
"What do you know, books are indispensable spiritual food."
Shirosaki Hana puffed up her cheeks. "Hot pot is better!"
Tsurumi Rumi showed no weakness. "Books are better!"