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Original Title	いたずら小僧日記
Author	佐々木 邦
Genre	Popular Fiction
Author Type	Male Author
Summary	For eleven-year-old Taro, a diary promises a chance to assert himself in a house full of sisters. But his quest for a captivating opening leads him to "borrow" a page from his sister Hanako's private journal. What begins as an innocent act of copying soon unravels into a cascade of unintended chaos, turning his family's peaceful life upside down. From sabotaging a crucial marriage proposal and causing domestic mayhem to nearly drowning, getting expelled from school, and even facing down a hungry lion, Taro's well-meaning pranks and impulsive decisions leave a trail of delightful disruption. He believes himself a victim of circumstance, struggling to comprehend why his genuine (if misguided) efforts consistently ignite uproar. This unpredictable maelstrom of mischief promises a hilarious and heartwarming journey through the eyes of a boy who simply can't help but stir things up.