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| Original Title | 如何なる星の下に |
|---|---|
| Author | 高見 順 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Plagued by self-doubt and a yearning for "robust" meaning, novelist Kurahashi escapes his stagnant life for the vibrant, chaotic heart of Tokyo's Asakusa district. He hopes to find inspiration for his art and a cure for his own 'damp' spirit, becoming captivated by Miyako Koyanagi, a fragile young dancer who embodies the ethereal beauty he craves. But Asakusa is no simple muse. Through a tangled web of encounters with its resilient, often tragic, inhabitants—from the enigmatic Misako to the cynical Asano—Kurahashi is forced to confront the harsh realities beneath the glitter. He grapples with his own "morbid curiosity," the demands of artistic integrity, and the unsettling truth about the human cost of dreams. Can he truly transform his spirit, or will Asakusa's intoxicating embrace reveal an even deeper, more unsettling truth about himself? |
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