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Diana's HorseAuthor: Makino Shinichi
| Original Title | ダイアナの馬 |
|---|---|
| Author | 牧野 信一 |
| Genre | War & Social Literature |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Under radiant skies, Miki returns to a sun-drenched village where memories of spirited Yukiko and her loyal horse, Dorian, linger like the tang of unripe oranges. Years ago, Yukiko’s playful challenge—tossing him a sour fruit before galloping away—etched her as a mythic figure in his mind: Diana, the untamed goddess, guarded by her steed. Now, adulthood looms. Yukiko, caught between tradition and desire, faces pressure to marry the Village Headman’s son, while Dorian becomes a pawn in familial debts. Miki, once timid around horses, has mastered riding, driven by longing to bridge the past’s whimsy and a future shadowed by duty. Moonlit carriage rides and whispered confessions blur lines between affection and obligation. Yet Dorian, ever-watchful, thwarts those who would claim Yukiko, galloping defiantly through fields and fate. Can Miki’s newfound courage rival the bond between a girl and her guardian, or will duty sever ties as sharply as a sour orange’s bite? |
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