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| Original Title | 病む子の祭 |
|---|---|
| Author | 新美 南吉 |
| Genre | Children's Literature |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Amidst the rustling bamboo grove, a humble family prepares for their village's vibrant festival. While his siblings don their finest kimonos, brimming with excitement for fireworks and drums, young Yoshihou remains confined to his bed, his frail body battling an unnamed illness. The distant festival music is a cruel reminder of the life he longs to live – to fly kites, spin tops, and play with his friends. His mother and sister, caught between the joyous celebrations and Yoshihou's quiet despair, try to soothe his yearning with gentle words and promises. But as the world outside pulses with life, and the music draws closer, can the spirit of the festival reach the ailing child, or is he destined to drift further away, beyond the reach of his family's love? |
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