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| Original Title | 小熊秀雄全集 22 |
|---|---|
| Author | 小熊 秀雄 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In a world where scientific curiosity collides with childhood wonder, young Ten Tarou assists his father, an astronomer obsessed with unraveling Mars' mysteries. Their observatory buzzes with debates—like whether Martian canals were built by intelligent life or natural forces—often escalating into comical beard-pulling brawls between Dr. Hoshino and his rival, Dr. Tsukino. Ten Tarou’s adventures intertwine with playful companions: Nyan-ko, a clever cat, and Pichikun, a mischievous dog, who join him in exploring giant signaling mirrors aimed at Mars and clandestine peeks into rocket hangars. As the group delves into fantastical theories—Martian mice, mirrored cities, and nursery rhymes about alien pets—their experiments blur imagination and reality. But when eerie lights flicker from the lab and peculiar visitors emerge from a chimney claiming to be Martians, the line between daydream and discovery shatters. Whimsical yet suspenseful, this tale invites readers to ponder: What secrets lie beyond the stars, and who—or what—might be watching back? |
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