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Koropokkuru Riding the WindAuthor: Miyamoto Yuriko
| Original Title | 風に乗って来るコロポックル |
|---|---|
| Author | 宮本 百合子 |
| Genre | Fantasy & Sci-Fi |
| Author Type | Female Author |
| Summary | In the rugged landscapes of Hokkaido, an aging Ainu man named Irenkatom grapples with the weight of ancestral duty. Childless and widowed, he adopts Toyo, a spirited mainlander boy, hoping to secure his lineage. But Toyo’s wild nature defies tradition—he scorns farming, becomes a reckless carriage driver, and spirals into debt, selling family land to fund his indulgences. Irenkatom’s unwavering love clashes with despair as Toyo abandons him for distant ambitions, leaving the old man isolated in a mountain hut. Haunted by Koropokkuru—mischievous spirits whispering taunts—Irenkatom’s sanity frays. He clings to sacred heirlooms, praying for Toyo’s return while battling spectral voices demanding his treasures. Between eerie chants and fog-drenched solitude, his devotion to heritage becomes a fragile thread against time and betrayal. A tale of cultural erosion, paternal longing, and unseen forces, this story weaves the ache of an elder’s unyielding hope with the haunting whispers of a world where spirits and legacy collide. |
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