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| Original Title | 託児所をつくれ |
|---|---|
| Author | 小熊 秀雄 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In a world where poets clash over ideals and desires, Yoshida Rinko emerges as an enigmatic muse—a woman whose sudden presence ignites fervor among men of verse. Petite yet commanding, she wields a magnetic charm that draws admirers into her orbit: anarchists, communists, and romantics alike vie for her favor. At a café gathering celebrating her poetry, tensions simmer beneath polite applause. As night falls, four rival poets retreat to a dimly lit house, their debates spiraling into ideological warfare—freedom versus order, passion versus restraint. Yet Rinko remains elusive, orchestrating roles like a queen among subjects: one tends her hearth, another minds a child, while secret alliances form in shadows. Whispers of devotion and betrayal linger as dawn breaks, leaving unanswered questions—what power does she hold over these men? And what fate awaits those entangled in her mystique? A tale of artistry, rivalry, and the intoxicating allure of a woman who defies categorization. |
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