Using at least 100 words and a direct quote from "In a Grove," explain why multiple characters would "confess" to the same single crime.

"In a Grove" is a short story by Ryunosuke Akutagawa that explores the concept of subjective truth and the unreliability of perception. The story is told through multiple characters' perspectives, each providing their own account of the same event - a crime. The reason why multiple characters would "confess" to the same single crime is because each character has their own motivations, biases, and interpretations of the event, which leads them to believe that they are the culprit. This is a reflection of the human tendency to perceive events based on personal experiences and emotions, rather than objective facts. As one character states, "I killed him, but not with a sword... I killed him in my heart." This quote illustrates the blurred lines between reality and perception, and how personal guilt can lead to a confession, even if it's not based on factual evidence.