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Original Title	怒れる高村軍曹
Author	新井 紀一
Genre	War & Social Literature
Author Type	Male Author
Summary	Sergeant Takamura, a seasoned NCO, is on the cusp of a coveted promotion, meticulously training new recruits he sees as his legacy, eager to mold them into the regiment's finest. Yet, he quietly chafes against the military's brutal traditions and the animosity of a superior officer. His carefully laid plans and burgeoning ideals shatter when a troublesome recruit inexplicably deserts, leaving Takamura's career hanging by a thread and his self-control crumbling. Consumed by a simmering rage and the sting of betrayal, Takamura struggles to maintain authority. Perceived disrespect from his remaining recruits, culminating in a seemingly minor oversight, pushes him to a desperate breaking point. A violent act erupts, offering fleeting relief from the "foul gaseous mass" of his fury, only for a new, darker anxiety to take root. With his reputation and very soul on the line, can he navigate this treacherous path, or will his wrath consume him entirely?