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Denshichiro in LoveAuthor: Yamamoto Shūgorō
| Original Title | 恋の伝七郎 |
|---|---|
| Author | 山本 周五郎 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In a feudal world where status and skill define worth, Denshichiro Nagai is an outcast—a clumsy, unremarkable samurai scorned by his ambitious family and mocked by peers. His sole refuge lies in the gritty back alleys of Kajiyamachi, where he finds kinship with Chuta, a humble carpenter whose honesty mirrors his own. Yet Denshichiro’s quiet existence unravels when Ginnojo Muramatsu, a dazzlingly talented swordsman and childhood acquaintance, publicly taunts him over his secret love for Saegusa, their instructor’s daughter. Manipulated into a reckless marriage proposal and forced into a duel with Ginnojo, Denshichiro faces disgrace or death. As he grapples with betrayal and self-doubt, an unlikely act of defiance reveals hidden strengths—and the hollow core of ambition. Amid autumn’s fading light, a bungled kidnapping, whispered confessions, and a clash under Enma’s judgmental gaze force Denshichiro to confront whether sincerity alone can triumph in a world of deceit. Will his guileless heart prove a weakness or an unyielding blade? |
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