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Alma Mater RestorationAuthor: Sasaki Kuni
| Original Title | 母校復興 |
|---|---|
| Author | 佐々木 邦 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In a weathered classroom steeped in memories, middle-aged alumni gather decades after graduation, their laughter echoing through peeling walls and warped desks that bear scars of adolescent mischief. Former classmates—now a naval officer, a judge, a restaurateur—trade jabs about receding hairlines and expanding families, their banter tinged with wistfulness for rosy-cheeked youths lost to time. Beneath surface-level nostalgia simmers unspoken rivalries and quiet regrets, punctuated by affectionate teasing of aging teachers who once disciplined them. The reunion’s convivial feast of clattering dishes and shared stories gradually unravels as the school’s crumbling infrastructure comes to light. Amidst raucous recollections of failed exams and clandestine cigarettes, a sobering plea emerges—one that tests loyalties forged in adolescence. As starlight filters through cracked windows, these men of varied fortunes confront a shared past and an uncertain future, their camaraderie strained by an unexpected burden only their collective history could compel them to bear. |
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