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Twin StarsAuthor: Miyazawa Kenji
| Original Title | 双子の星 |
|---|---|
| Author | 宮沢 賢治 |
| Genre | Children's Literature |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | On the western bank of the Milky Way dwell two celestial siblings, guardians of harmony who play silver flutes each night to guide the stars’ eternal dance. When a quarrel erupts between fiery constellations—a vengeful crow and a venomous scorpion—the twins intervene with compassion, mending wounds and soothing ancient grudges. Yet their serene existence is upended by a cunning comet who lures them into a treacherous journey, hurtling them into the ocean’s abyss. There, they confront scornful starfish and a tyrannical whale, only to be rescued by a wise sea serpent king who reveals their true purpose transcends even the heavens. Through trials of loyalty and forgiveness, the twins navigate celestial politics and oceanic perils, their bond unshaken. As dawn approaches, they return to their starlit posts, humbled yet resolute, their flutes echoing anew—but whispers of unfinished destinies linger in the cosmos. A tale of light and shadow unfolds where kindness battles chaos, and every star holds a secret. |
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