Disclaimer: Koyasu's, not mine
Omake: Pastor is the direct translation of Ecclesiastes

Schuldig, having absolutely nothing to do, decided now was a good time to check in on the Irishman's psyche. He wasn't sure why but Farfarello's mind was very interesting; there was never a dull moment. When he reached the "madman's" cell he comfortably leaned against the metal door and tapped into the so-called insane one's mind.

I didn't know why...even after everything that had happened...I still remember His teachings. This is what the wise man says, "Useless! Useless! Completely useless! The entire world is useless!" What do humans actually gain from all their toil here on earth? This verse held truth; I had put up with being beaten, yelled at, treated like a madman and... for what?

When I was young I wanted to learn; I wanted to be wise like the priests so I studied all I that could attentively. With much wisdom comes much disappointment. The person who gains more wisdom also gains more sorrow. Perhaps I was too young to learn all about how cruel and merciless the world really was. Maybe...I shouldn't have rushed to learn the truth. If only Ruth had waited just a little longer...

Even so, knowledge is power right? Being wise is useless. The wise man and the foolish man will both die! Neither will be remembered in the future. So...was learning all that I had really been completely futile?

Many a time had I contemplated (or even attempted) suicide. But, was this the answer? Again I saw the suffering of the people on earth. They cried but there was no one to comfort them. I decided that the dead were better off than the living. But those who had never been born are better off still; they have never seen the evil done here on earth. What force drives me to go on living with all of this pain?

Kanashimi, this reminds me of another verse: Sorrow is better than laughter. Sadness has a good influence on you. It is better to go to a funeral than a party. Hn, I could almost laugh...if I only knew how.

Still, I wonder why he lets good people die and protects evil people. I have seen something unfair on earth. I have seen good people die young agonizing deaths and I have seen evil people live long luxurious lives. I have asked this hundreds of times to nuns and priests and yet...my question still hasn't been answered.

So many unanswered questions...why is...how can Kami-sama possibly... Farfarello lost consciousness breaking off Schuldig's reading. He stood up though not exactly satisfied and chuckled softly, "Kawaiso yatsu[1]; I pity you." And with that remark, Schuldig left leaving Farfarello to his broken past. Upstairs though, the German secretly prayed, "Dozo hayaku yoku natte... ore no tomodachi[2]."

[1] Poor guy [2]Please get well soon...my friend.

Verses Used I: 1, I: 18, II: 16, IV: 1-3, VII: 3, IX: 9