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Too Much TalkAuthor: Yamamoto Shūgorō
| Original Title | 饒舌りすぎる |
|---|---|
| Author | 山本 周五郎 |
| Genre | Popular Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In a feudal domain where loyalty and honor reign, two samurai share a bond deeper than brotherhood. Oono Judayu, a fiery kendo instructor, and Tsuchida Shouzaburou, a reserved records official, are inseparable since childhood—closer than shadows, their lives intertwined through duty and rivalry. Yet beneath their camaraderie simmers unspoken tensions: a shared magnetism toward the same women, from spirited tavern maidens to quiet clan daughters. Their friendship weathers youthful infatuations and marital obligations, but when Judayu’s health falters, Tsuchida’s puzzling distance sparks whispers of betrayal. Through decades of sparring matches, clandestine drinks, and veiled emotions, their connection defies societal expectations, blurring the line between devotion and rivalry. As snow falls on old grudges and graves, unanswered questions linger—what unbreakable code binds them, and what sacrifices lie buried beneath their silence? A tale of honor, longing, and the weight of unsaid words unfolds in a world where even swords cannot cut through the ties of fate. |
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