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| Original Title | 女体 |
|---|---|
| Author | 坂口 安吾 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Tanimura, a man defined by a fragile body and a keen, often cynical, intellect, believes he has curated a modest, peaceful existence with his devoted wife, Motoko. But when his debauched former art teacher, Okamoto, makes an outrageous financial plea, Tanimura's uncharacteristic lashing out shatters their carefully constructed reality. The ensuing interactions, especially Okamoto's degrading pleas and the fawning of another admirer, force Tanimura to confront a terrifying revelation about Motoko. He sees her through the lens of other men's instinctual desires, sparking a profound jealousy and a chilling fear for her future—and his own. What primal secrets does Motoko's body hold, and can Tanimura ever truly comprehend the woman he calls his wife? |
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