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| Original Title | 仮装人物 |
|---|---|
| Author | 徳田 秋声 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Yōzō, a recently widowed writer, has retreated into a quiet life of literary reflection. But his solitude is shattered by the arrival of Yōko Matsukawa, a captivating young woman whose raw ambition and erratic charm ignite a scandalous romance. What begins as a mentorship quickly spirals into a whirlwind of passion, manipulation, and public scrutiny, pulling Yōzō from his orderly world into a labyrinth of conflicting desires. As Yōko navigates a treacherous landscape of fickle patrons and fleeting affections, Yōzō finds himself inextricably bound, his reputation crumbling, his family alienated. He is trapped, a reluctant player in her endless, desperate masquerade. |
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