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| Original Title | 糞尿譚 |
|---|---|
| Author | 火野 葦平 |
| Genre | War & Social Literature |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In the grim landscape of post-war Japan, Hikotarou Komori, a night soil collector scorned by society, clings to a single mantra: 'Just wait and see.' His life is a ceaseless struggle against mounting debt, ruthless political maneuvering, and the crushing weight of public disdain. A flicker of hope ignites when a new ally helps him advocate for his despised trade, securing a small, hard-won victory. But this triumph is a poisoned chalice. Betrayal lurks in the shadows, as trusted associates become schemers, powerful factions manipulate his every move, and the very foundation of his life's work is threatened. Stripped of his pride and facing an existential crisis, Hikotarou finds himself pushed to the brink, the line between man and filth blurring with each crushing blow. As his world turns to a putrid mess, Hikotarou Komori, in a shocking act of defiance, finds a grotesque, golden liberation in the very filth he handles. |
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