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| Original Title | 註文帳 |
|---|---|
| Author | 泉 鏡花 |
| Genre | Popular Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In the heart of Edo's pleasure district, Gosuke, a seasoned razor sharpener, faces an unsettling mystery: on the 19th day of each month, razors vanish from his meticulous care. This Kisaragi 19th, as a fierce blizzard descends, a blade destined for O-Waka, the prized lady of Koubai Mansion, disappears. Old Sakuhei, a mirror polisher, weaves a chilling tale of a vengeful courtesan and a tragic past tied to the very same ill-omened day, suggesting a curse is at play. Meanwhile, a bewildered young man, Kinonosuke, is drawn to the mansion on a fateful errand, unaware of the lurking danger. As the snow deepens, Gosuke and Sakuhei race against time, realizing they are caught in a supernatural eddy demanding a horrific price. Can they decipher the whispers of history before a blood-soaked tragedy repeats itself. |
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