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| Original Title | 競漕 |
|---|---|
| Author | 久米 正雄 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Kuno, an introspective university student preoccupied with his playwriting, finds his solitary world upended when desperation calls. With their annual rowing competition looming and a crucial vacancy in the crew, Captain Kubota enlists Kuno as coxswain—despite his lack of recent experience and initial reluctance. Thrust into the demanding, primitive life of a training camp, Kuno must navigate the grueling physical and mental challenges alongside a determined, if ragtag, team. Their rivals, the formidable Agriculture department, are stronger, faster, and utterly confident, setting the stage for a clash of wills and oars on the Sumida River. As the day of reckoning approaches, Kuno finds himself unexpectedly drawn into the fierce camaraderie and electrifying tension. Can this unlikely leader guide his team to victory against overwhelming odds? |
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