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A Recent Yokohama Tale (A One-Act Play)Author: Kishida Kunio

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Original Title	昨今横浜異聞（一幕）
Author	岸田国士
Genre	Popular Fiction
Author Type	Male Author
Summary	In a tranquil Yokohama villa, Tashiro Mitsuo and his younger wife Nuiko navigate the fragile harmony of their marriage. A sudden argument over canceled plans to visit her parents reveals deeper fissures—Tashiro’s evasiveness and Nuiko’s suspicion of hidden motives. Their tense exchange crescendos when a mysterious visitor arrives: Liu Kun, a figure from Nuiko’s past tied to a broken betrothal. \nLiu’s presence unravels buried secrets. Once entangled in a promise to marry Nuiko, he confronts the couple with unresolved grievances, demanding she honor their old pact. Threats of a duel and emotional pleas expose raw nerves—until an unexpected twist arrives in the form of Liu’s wife, Yōhō. Her introduction shifts the stakes, blurring lines between vengeance and reconciliation. \nAs cultural pride clashes with personal loyalty, the characters grapple with guilt, honor, and the weight of choices made years prior. With undercurrents of danger and a revelation that redefines past wounds, the play teases a delicate dance between confrontation and catharsis, leaving readers questioning whether old scars can heal—or if pride will demand a irreversible price.