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| Original Title | 狂い凧 |
|---|---|
| Author | 梅崎 春生 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Mad Kite delves into the haunting depths of memory and destiny. When a bizarre accident sees a bus stop signpost fly "like a mad kite" to injure a stranger, it coincides with university lecturer Yagi Eisuke's own debilitating back injury. His friend, the narrator, finds himself drawn into a labyrinth of family secrets as Eisuke, convalescing, unearths the long-buried past of his twin brother, Jōsuke. From childhood rivalries and wartime apprenticeships to the devastating truth of Jōsuke’s final days, the narrative weaves a poignant tapestry of brotherhood, sacrifice, and the inescapable forces that tether lives together. What hidden desires, resentments, and desperate acts lie beneath the surface of an ordinary family? And can Eisuke truly heal from his physical wounds without first confronting the unseen scars of his past. |
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