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Original Title	奥間巡査
Author	池宮城 積宝
Genre	War & Social Literature
Author Type	Male Author
Summary	In the humble Ryukyuan hamlet of △△ Yashiki, Okuma Hyakusai’s ascent to police officer is a beacon of hope and pride. But the uniform that brought him honor soon creates a chasm between him and his community, transforming him into a stern enforcer. Isolated and restless, Hyakusai finds forbidden solace in the red-light district, where he falls for Kamaru-ko, a courtesan whose tragic past mirrors his own burgeoning despair. As his devotion deepens, his ambition for money clashes with his duty, leading him to desperate measures. When a fateful arrest unveils a devastating truth that ties his professional life directly to the woman he loves, Hyakusai must confront an impossible choice, forever altering his destiny.