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| Original Title | グッド・バイ |
|---|---|
| Author | 太宰 治 |
| Genre | Popular Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Shuji Tajima, a dashing editor and shrewd black marketeer, finds his decadent life of multiple lovers losing its luster. Yearning for a moral existence and a quiet family life, he resolves to shed his scandalous past. But breaking off nearly a dozen affairs isn't so simple, especially when a cynical literary figure offers a bizarre solution: find a "stunning beauty" to pose as his wife and scare them all away. Enter Kinuko, a captivating porter with a crow-like voice, superhuman strength, and an insatiable appetite. Tajima's plan to use her as his elegant decoy immediately spirals into chaotic, humiliating, and financially ruinous encounters. As he attempts to sever ties with his past flames, Kinuko becomes an unpredictable force, challenging his vanity and pushing him to his limits. Tajima's desperate quest for redemption may lead him to an even greater downfall. |
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