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The Rainbow's Paint DishAuthor: Miyazawa Kenji
| Original Title | 虹の絵の具皿 |
|---|---|
| Author | 宮沢 賢治 |
| Genre | Popular Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In a mist-shrouded kingdom, a restless prince slips away from his palace, evading elderly retainers to embark on a secret adventure with his friend, the minister’s son. Drawn by tales of gemstones hidden at the rainbow’s end, the boys race through fog-drenched fields and into an eerie forest where brambles snag their clothes and mysterious voices hum through the trees. As rain transforms into a dazzling storm of diamonds and sapphires, they discover a hill alive with sentient flowers and crystalline flora, all mourning the absence of a mythical "Ten Powers Diamond"—a force embodying nature’s essence. Guided by enchanted hummingbirds, the pair navigates shifting rainbows and luminous landscapes, uncovering fleeting glimpses of magic that blur the line between jewel and dew. Yet their quest is shadowed by distant calls from searching retainers, urging them toward choices that could alter their understanding of light, loss, and the invisible threads binding their world. Whimsical and haunting, this tale weaves wonder with whispered sorrow, inviting readers into a realm where every dewdrop holds a universe. |
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