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| Original Title | 白い蚊帳 |
|---|---|
| Author | 宮本 百合子 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Female Author |
| Summary | Nahoko, a woman of quiet observation, returns from a reflective journey to find her family's fragile peace shattered. Her mother, Masako, once an unyielding force, is unexpectedly frail and suffering from a mysterious illness, yet stubbornly refuses all medical help. While her siblings and even her father remain eerily detached, Nahoko is thrust into a profound and urgent reckoning. This isn't merely a health crisis; it's a battle against denial, indifference, and the crushing weight of their complicated past. As Masako's vulnerability forces Nahoko to confront long-buried emotional truths, a chilling premonition of loss intensifies her resolve. She must fight not only for her mother's life but for a deeper understanding of the woman she thought she knew. Can Nahoko reconcile with the past and awaken a family's love before time runs out, or will her greatest fear become reality. |
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