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| Original Title | 凍雲 |
|---|---|
| Author | 矢田 津世子 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Female Author |
| Summary | In the snow-laden, tradition-steeped town of Gojōme, Sentaro, heir to a prominent oil merchant family, finds his future shattered. A bitter financial feud between his kin and his pregnant wife Otaka’s family forces her return home, igniting a war of pride and desperation. As whispers turn to scorn, Sentaro battles not only the entrenched stubbornness of his parents and Otaka's manipulative father but also the relentless judgment of the entire town. His every move to reunite with his love and unborn child is met with a chilling indifference, pushing him closer to the precipice. In a world where honor trumps humanity and money dictates destiny, how far will a man go to reclaim his stolen happiness, and what devastating price must be paid for defying a society's icy grip? |