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The True Identity of KansaburoAuthor: Nomura Kodō
| Original Title | 判官三郎の正体 |
|---|---|
| Author | 野村 胡堂 |
| Genre | Detective & Mystery |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In an opulent estate, Baron Tosen hosts a gathering where spirited debate swirls around Kansaburo—a enigmatic thief hailed as a modern-day Robin Hood. Among the guests, Kurozu defends the thief’s targeting of corrupt elites, while the baron’s daughter, Eiko, romanticizes his chivalry. Only Professor Miyama, an aloof scholar betrothed to Eiko, remains indifferent—until a theft shatters the tranquility. The baron’s safe is breached, and his prized engine designs vanish. Suspicion falls on Otsuru, a naive maid from Miyama’s rural hometown, who faces brutal interrogation. As tensions mount, Miyama reveals astonishing agility to rescue her, exposing his disdain for high society’s cruelty and his bond with the mountain-bred girl. Meanwhile, playful heir Miyao Keiichiro drops cryptic hints, his charm masking darker secrets. Whispers of betrayal, hidden identities, and moral ambiguity culminate in a daring rooftop escape and a revelation that blurs the line between hero and villain. Amidst shattered alliances and simmering class conflict, one truth emerges: in a world of masks, even justice wears many faces. |
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