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| Original Title | ルウベンスの偽画 |
|---|---|
| Author | 堀 辰雄 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | A man recovering from illness arrives at a serene summer resort, his heart set on rekindling a connection with a girl he privately calls "Rubens' Fake Painting"—a vision of classical beauty he holds dear. But the quiet elegance of Karuizawa soon begins to fray the edges of his perfect ideal. From fleeting encounters that stir strange desires to unsettling observations of others' hidden lives, reality proves more intricate and discordant than his imagination. As his inner "masterpiece" grows ever more vivid, the real girl before him seems to slip further away, challenging his perceptions of beauty, love, and even himself. Can he reconcile his cherished illusions with the messy truth of human emotion, or is his heart doomed to remain forever an unfinished canvas? |
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