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| Original Title | 春の潮 |
|---|---|
| Author | 伊藤 左千夫 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | "Spring Tide" introduces Shōsaku, a gentle soul from rural Japan, whose quiet life is shattered when his arranged marriage abruptly fails. Back home in disgrace, his heart secretly aches for Otoyo, a woman of fierce resolve who has just escaped her own unhappy union. But their love, deep and undeniable, is a dangerous secret. As Shōsaku grapples with the shame and a future cast adrift, Otoyo faces relentless pressure from her stubborn father, who is determined to marry her off to another, more "suitable" man. Whispers and judgment from their tight-knit community threaten to drown them both. Can their shared passion withstand the unyielding currents of tradition, family honor, and societal condemnation, or is a love so defiant destined to remain just a whisper in the wind |
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