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Through That GateAuthor: Yamamoto Shūgorō
| Original Title | その木戸を通って |
|---|---|
| Author | 山本 周五郎 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In a secluded castle town, Hiramatsu Shōshirō’s orderly life unravels when a disheveled young woman arrives at his doorstep, claiming no memory of her identity or purpose beyond seeking him. Her presence sparks scandal: Shōshirō’s engagement to a high-ranking family’s daughter teeters as rumors swirl. Though he insists he’s never met the stranger, her haunting vulnerability compels him to shelter her, defying his superiors’ demands to cast her out. As she slowly integrates into his household—adopting the name Fusa—their bond deepens, culminating in marriage and the birth of a daughter. Yet shadows linger. Fusa’s fragmented memories surface in eerie midnight episodes, hinting at a past she cannot grasp. When she vanishes without trace years later, leaving Shōshirō and their child adrift, the mystery of her origin—and whether forces beyond their world reclaimed her—haunts every quiet corner of their lives. A tale of love entwined with enigma, where duty clashes with devotion and the unknown lingers like mist at dawn. |
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