Chapter 4 | Contents | Chapter 6 Kathmandu in June was neither hot nor cold, and while it was overpopulated, the city was enveloped in a comforting silence at night. Covered by a patchwork quilt, I closed my eyes. It was probably due to the dream. I couldn’t remember what it was about, but it
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Chapter 3 | Contents | Chapter 5 In a corner of Thamel, wedged between a carpet shop and a hat shop, was a supermarket which also had its exterior painted in bright colors. That was where I parted ways with Yatsuda. There were many things I wanted, but I urgently needed an umbrella. I hadn’t
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Chapter 2 | Contents | Chapter 4 He’d seemed unapproachable when he was sitting silently, but now that he’d opened his mouth, he became like an instantly endearing uncle. I was surprised by that change. He smiled gently and turned to face me while staying seated. “You must be Tachiarai-san.” “Yes. And you were the
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Chapter 1 | Contents | Chapter 3 It is said that this land used to be at the bottom of a lake. According to mythology, when Sakyamuni was born, one of the gods split a mountain to celebrate the occasion. Water flowed out from from the lake, leaving behind a fertile land, on which the
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Contents | Chapter 2 I woke up to someone making a prayer. I looked up at the ceiling which had disquieting, diagonal cracks running across it. Why was I here? The room was still dim, and the walls were slate gray. Some faint music reached my ears, due to someone singing far away. I knew
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10 Meters From the Truth | Contents | Koigusa Lovers’ Suicide Table of Contents 1 It felt like the announcement was made before the splattered blood hit the floor. “Due to a recent passenger accident, train service is currently suspended.” Generally speaking, is there any other way of dying in this world that causes such
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Epilogue | Contents Written by Takaki Hiroshi (For those who have not finished reading the book, please be aware that this commentary touches on the ending in section 2.) 1. Towards the everyday mystery “Is there a philosophical meaning behind this?” Maja always poses this question to her friends whenever she encounters something unfamiliar. Even
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