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Electric PigeonAuthor: Unno Juza

Original Title	電気鳩
Author	海野十三
Genre	Modern Short Fiction
Author Type	Male Author
Summary	When their beloved carrier pigeons grow inexplicably restless, siblings Takashi and Midori discover an otherworldly intruder—a metallic-blue pigeon crackling with electric energy. Its arrival coincides with their father’s mysterious absence on covert government work. As the peculiar bird triggers chaos, from downed aircraft to vanished homing pigeons, the siblings unravel a sinister plot involving foreign spies wielding advanced technology. Risking danger, they track the "Electric Pigeon" to a remote mountain cave, only to stumble upon their captive father and a shadowy network threatening national security. With military allies and loyal animals at their side, Takashi and Midori confront high-stakes chases, cryptic traps, and a relentless mechanical foe. But as the spies escalate their schemes—abductions, illusions, and naval showdowns—the siblings must outwit enemies who blur the line between machine and menace. A blend of retro-futuristic intrigue and youthful resilience unfolds, where family bonds and feathered allies become keys to unmasking a conspiracy that soars beyond imagination.