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Snow BreakAuthor: Hisao Jūran
| Original Title | 雪間 |
|---|---|
| Author | 久生 十蘭 |
| Genre | Detective & Mystery |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In the mist-shrouded hills of Hakone, a chance encounter unveils a web of secrets. Izawa arrives at Kasahara’s secluded villa amid swirling autumn fog, stumbling upon a charged moment between Kasahara’s wife, Akiko—a former film star—and her enigmatic companion, Shigeno. Their tense exchange lingers like the damp chill in the air, hinting at suppressed desires and unspoken alliances. Kasahara, a genial merchant with a hollow smile, dismisses his wife’s reclusive illness as mere fatigue, yet shadows of suspicion darken his gaze. \nDays later, Shigeno’s fatal car accident during an early snowfall sparks Akiko’s frantic claims of murder. She accuses her husband of orchestrating the tragedy, citing stolen sunglasses and calculated timing, but authorities dismiss her as hysterical. As Akiko spirals into paranoia, Izawa is drawn deeper into their fractured world—a realm of staged affections, drugged absinthe, and whispered threats. Beneath Hakone’s serene veneer, loyalties blur, and every smile masks a lie. Will Izawa unravel the truth before the snow buries it all? |
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