Pathway to Japanese Literature
Discover Japan's stories—across time, across language.
← Back
Mr. Sukeshi’s FriendshipAuthor: Hisao Jūran
| Original Title | 犂氏の友情 |
|---|---|
| Author | 久生 十蘭 |
| Genre | Popular Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In the shadowy underbelly of Paris, Professor Yamakawa Sekitei—a bumbling, idealistic Japanese scholar obsessed with proving humanity’s moral decline—finds himself entangled in a perilous web. Determined to study society’s "lower strata," he moves to a squalid district, where his naivety and reckless generosity make him a target for exploitation. When a gaunt, enigmatic Russian named Goigorofu recruits him for a burglary, the professor panics, fearing ruin to his academic reputation. Yet Goigorofu’s motives are murkier than they appear: behind his chilling demeanor lies an unexpected protectiveness toward the professor, steering him clear of danger through calculated deception. \nAs tensions escalate, Paris teeters on the brink of political chaos. The professor’s clumsy attempts to blend into the criminal world unravel a high-stakes conspiracy far beyond petty theft—one involving assassination plots and covert loyalties. Amid crumbling morals and shifting alliances, the scholar’s comical misadventures collide with grim reality, revealing that even in darkness, fleeting acts of humanity can emerge. But when violence erupts at the highest levels, the professor confronts a chilling truth: his academic curiosity nearly cost him everything. |
← Return to List← Return to TOP