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Original Title	人工心臓
Author	小酒井 不木
Genre	Fantasy & Sci-Fi
Author Type	Male Author
Summary	For Dr. A, a brilliant but relentlessly driven physiologist, the dream of an "artificial heart" becomes an all-consuming obsession. From his student days, he envisions a world where this mechanical marvel can conquer disease, prolong life, and even resurrect the dead, freeing humanity from the terror of illness. Years of tireless work, sacrifice, and agonizing setbacks lead to a monumental breakthrough. Yet, as his revolutionary invention nears completion, a devastating personal tragedy strikes, forcing Dr. A to confront the ultimate test. He believes his artificial heart offers a paradise without fear, but what unforeseen, perhaps horrifying, truth about life, consciousness, and the very essence of being human awaits him at the precipice of his greatest triumph?