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OpalAuthor: Miyamoto Yuriko
| Original Title | 蛋白石 |
|---|---|
| Author | 宮本 百合子 |
| Genre | Popular Fiction |
| Author Type | Female Author |
| Summary | In a world where spring’s warmth stirs restless hearts, Chiyoko—a woman of quiet magnetism—draws the fascination of two young men, Hajime and Atsushi. Their visits to her serene home blur curiosity with unspoken longing, particularly for Hajime, whose introspective nature clashes with his growing compulsion to seek her out. Chiyoko, adorned with an opal ring and an air of enigmatic grace, navigates their attention with detached poise, her laughter and song weaving an almost ethereal spell. Yet beneath her calm exterior lies a tension—a desire to escape the weight of expectations and the claustrophobia of routine. \nAs seasons shift, so do loyalties: a maid’s tearful departure hints at fragile bonds, while Chiyoko’s resolve crystallizes into a solitary journey to the sea. Her abrupt departure leaves ripples of uncertainty, inviting questions about freedom and connection. With prose as delicate as cherry blossoms yet charged with unspoken yearning, this tale whispers of fleeting beauty and the quiet revolutions within a woman’s heart. |
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