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| Original Title | 浴室 |
|---|---|
| Author | 田山 花袋 |
| Genre | Popular Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Driven by a forbidden love and an unspeakable past, K and a woman flee the world they knew, seeking a final refuge in a secluded mountain bathhouse. They have escaped the obstacles and oppression, but a profound, blade-like sorrow presses upon their chests, a relentless current drawing them towards an inevitable fate. In this tranquil sanctuary, far from judging eyes, they cling to each other, their tears a testament to their shared remorse and desperate longing for atonement. The sounds of flowing water and distant festivities only amplify their isolation, as they prepare to obey the destiny they’ve rehearsed countless times. As the radium mist rises, will this secluded haven offer the calm death they seek, or will their intertwined souls find a different kind of absolution? |
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