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| Original Title | 星の女 |
|---|---|
| Author | 鈴木 三重吉 |
| Genre | Children's Literature |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | "Star Woman" unfurls the captivating tale of a celestial being whose heart yearns for the vibrant beauty of the earthly world. One fateful moonlit night, the youngest of three Star Women descends from the heavens to bathe in a secluded, mystical spring. But her moment of wonder is shattered when a cunning hunter steals her dazzling star-robe, forever altering her destiny. Trapped on Earth and bound by an unexpected fate, she becomes his bride, embracing a new life and bearing him four beautiful children. Yet, even amidst the profound joys of motherhood and the love of her earthly family, the Star Woman cannot forget her celestial home. As haunting melodies from the sky call her back, and her children begin to mysteriously disappear, she is thrust into an impossible choice. Will she succumb to the irresistible pull of the stars, or cling to her earthly ties? What untold sacrifices must she make to reconcile her two colliding worlds? |
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