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| Original Title | 髪の毛と花びら |
|---|---|
| Author | 岸田 国士 |
| Genre | Popular Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In a quiet home where whispered pages fill the air, Mitsuko reads aloud to her blind husband Toshio, their partnership bound by devotion to his life’s work: building a Braille library for the sightless. Once consumed by despair after losing his vision, Toshio now channels resilience into transcribing literature, relying on Mitsuko’s voice and meticulous care. Yet beneath their harmony lingers Mitsuko’s unspoken yearning—to be seen, truly seen, as more than a dutiful companion. \nWhen a charismatic young police officer enters their lives seeking treatment, his admiration ignites a dangerous spark. Fujioka’s charm and flattery awaken dormant desires in Mitsuko, challenging her resolve to remain indispensable to a husband who perceives her beauty through touch, scent, and sound alone. As clandestine encounters blur propriety, Toshio’s acute senses detect fractures in their fragile equilibrium. Pride clashes with insecurity, trust with temptation, until a single moment—a misplaced object, a charged silence—threatens to unravel years of carefully nurtured devotion. \nThis delicate tale weaves longing and loyalty, probing whether love built on sacrifice can withstand the allure of being truly *seen*. |
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