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| Original Title | ラムプの夜 |
|---|---|
| Author | 新美 南吉 |
| Genre | Children's Literature |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | On a blustery spring night, sisters find their quiet study plunged into darkness by a sudden blackout. As they light their father's antique oil lamp, its warm, flickering glow conjures more than just light, stirring poignant memories of their lost younger brother, Yukibō. But this night holds a deeper mystery. Strange visitors begin to appear: a world-weary Traveler, a hilariously incompetent Boastful Thief, and a solemn Boy carrying a harp, each seemingly searching for "that child." These peculiar encounters feel unsettlingly familiar, blurring the lines between past and present, imagination and reality. As the sisters navigate these enigmatic apparitions, they must confront the echoes of their grief and the fragile nature of perception itself. What truths will be revealed in the lamplight, and what will remain when the darkness lifts. |
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