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The Tale of Shiro and KuroAuthor: Toyoshima Yoshio
| Original Title | シロ・クロ物語 |
|---|---|
| Author | 豊島 与志雄 |
| Genre | Detective & Mystery |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In a vibrant port town of the South Seas, an enigmatic white-bearded pharmacist captivates crowds with his uncanny "X-ray" fortune-telling act, aided by his two feline companions—a snow-white cat named Shiro and a jet-black cat named Kuro. Though masquerading as magic, their success hinges on a secret bond: the trio communicates through subtle glances, allowing the old man to "see" objects hidden beneath a box. But their routine shatters when a cunning stranger, Tarman, outwits their trick, exposing vulnerabilities. Determined to uncover his motives, Shiro, Kuro, and their young ally Pongong trail Tarman to a shadowy ship and a jewelers’ guild concealing locked chambers and coded signals. As alliances fray and traps unfold, the trio navigates danger—Kuro’s capture, cryptic medals, and a web of deception—to unravel a conspiracy tied to vanished crews and stolen treasures. With trust as their compass, their quest blurs the line between loyalty and peril in a world where even cats hold secrets. |
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