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| Original Title | 伸子 |
|---|---|
| Author | 宮本 百合子 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Female Author |
| Summary | Nobuko, a passionate and independent young woman, yearns for a life beyond the stifling constraints of her family. A chance encounter in New York with the enigmatic academic Tsukuda ignites a fervent connection, promising the liberation she craves. But as their unconventional marriage unfolds, Nobuko finds herself ensnared in a different kind of confinement. Battling her family's fierce disapproval and society's judgments, she grapples with Tsukuda's unsettling passivity and a profound emotional disconnect. What began as a defiant step towards self-fulfillment becomes a relentless, heartbreaking struggle for authenticity, where her very spirit is at stake. |
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