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| Original Title | けむり（ラヂオ物語） |
|---|---|
| Author | 岸田 国士 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In the aftermath of the Great War, the Alpine region of Tyrol simmers with tension. Once Austrian, now under Italian control, its villages bear scars of loss and defiance. Seventeen-year-old Eliza, a maid at Brenner Hotel, navigates a world reshaped by treaties and occupation. When international delegates arrive to finalize borders, her quiet resentment ignites. Amidst the clatter of military vehicles and diplomatic chatter, she crosses paths with an Italian lieutenant—a man whose charm masks the weight of duty. Their fleeting encounters crackle with unspoken tension, blending curiosity and hostility. \nEliza’s fragile hope for her homeland collides with desperation, leading to a reckless act that spirals into tragedy. As allegiances clash and justice bends to power, personal and political lines blur. The lieutenant, bound by honor yet haunted by empathy, faces an impossible choice. Against snow-capped peaks and echoing gunfire, a single moment seals fates, leaving smoke to rise over valleys where loyalty and sacrifice intertwine. \nThis haunting tale weaves history and heartache, exploring how ordinary lives fracture under the weight of nations—and how one spark can ignite an irrevocable flame. |
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