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| Original Title | 金魚撩乱 |
|---|---|
| Author | 岡本 かの子 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Female Author |
| Summary | In a secluded Tokyo valley, Fukukazu, a young goldfish breeder, is haunted by two obsessions: the ethereal beauty of Masako from the cliff mansion above, and the burning desire to create the world’s most exquisite goldfish. His childhood torment of Masako evolved into a complex, unexpressed love, fueling his relentless scientific pursuit – a quest to distill her elusive charm into a living, breathing work of art. But after years of meticulous breeding and heartbreaking failures, a catastrophic storm shatters his world, washing away fourteen years of painstaking effort. Stripped of his life’s work, his spirit teeters on the brink. As financial ruin looms and sanity frays, Fukukazu confronts the depths of his despair. Can a man obsessed with an unattainable ideal find redemption amidst the wreckage, or will his pursuit of ultimate beauty consume him entirely. |
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