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ParrotAuthor: Jinzai Kiyoshi
| Original Title | 鸚鵡 |
|---|---|
| Author | 神西 清 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In the politically charged courts of ancient Japan, Lady Kagami faces a dilemma that mirrors the complexities of her world. Tasked with delivering a mysterious white parrot to Prince Ōama, her hesitation unveils deeper tensions with her younger sister, Princess Nukata—a woman of poetic renown and enigmatic allure. While Kagami navigates her duties with stoic resolve, Nukata’s vibrant presence casts shadows of rivalry and unspoken truths. The parrot, a gift from distant Baekje, becomes an unwitting symbol of their fractured bond and the court’s whispered intrigues. As Kagami grapples with her sister’s shifting loyalties and the prince’s enigmatic motives, dreams blur with reality, weaving a tapestry of jealousy and political ambition. Amidst spring’s haze and echoing whispers, a single decision threatens to unravel secrets long buried, leaving Kagami to confront the delicate balance between duty and desire in a world where even silence speaks volumes. |
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