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The Mischievous Boy's DiaryAuthor: Sasaki Kuni
| Original Title | いたずら小僧日記 |
|---|---|
| Author | 佐々木 邦 |
| Genre | Popular Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Meet Taro, an eleven-year-old whirlwind of curiosity and mischief, whose quest for a diary sparks a chain of uproarious disasters. Determined to outdo his sisters’ journaling habits, Taro’s innocent ambition takes a chaotic turn when he copies his sister Hanako’s scathing entries about her suitor, Mr. Tomita—only for the man to unwittingly read them aloud, derailing a potential marriage. Taro’s knack for trouble escalates: he nearly drowns fishing, sabotages a family dance party by exposing his sisters’ secret crushes through doctored photos, and gets expelled from boarding school after burning the principal’s wig during a prank gone wrong. Yet beneath the chaos lies a boy navigating sibling rivalries, societal expectations, and his own restless spirit. With humor and heart, Taro’s misadventures reveal a household teeming with secrets, budding romances, and the unspoken bonds that keep this spirited family—and readers—on their toes. What new calamity will Taro stumble into next? |
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