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| Original Title | 木乃伊の口紅 |
|---|---|
| Author | 田村 俊子 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Female Author |
| Summary | In early 20th century Tokyo, Minoru, a struggling writer, finds herself trapped in a marriage suffocated by poverty and her husband Yoshio’s bitter artistic failures. While she yearns for true self-expression, Yoshio views her talent as a mere tool for survival, pushing her to abandon her artistic integrity for financial gain. Their home becomes a battleground where art clashes with destitution, and Minoru's spirit is tested by his relentless disdain and the humiliating compromises she's forced to make. She seeks refuge in theater, then literary recognition, only to find herself further ensnared by expectation and judgment. As the fragile threads of her marriage fray, Minoru confronts a stark choice: succumb to a life that demands she sacrifice her soul, or carve a new path, alone and defiant. But can she find her true voice when every step is a fight against the very man who promised to be her partner? |
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