Strangers ~ Taichi Yamada

Strangers ~ Taichi Yamada

Medium soft cover with a dust jacket
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A haunting and poignant tale that explores themes of loneliness and connection. The story follows Hideo Harada, a 47-year-old TV scriptwriter in Tokyo, who is struggling with loneliness after his recent divorce and estrangement from his teenage son.

Hideo moves to a desolate apartment building and meets his only neighbor, a mysterious woman named Kei. One day, while visiting his childhood home in Asakusa, Hideo encounters a couple who resemble his deceased parents. As he continues to visit them, he begins to wonder if he is experiencing hallucinations. Eventually, Hideo realizes that the couple are ghosts who are draining his life-force, and he must confront the unsettling reality of their presence.

The novel delves into Hideo's emotional journey as he navigates his loneliness, his relationship with Kei, and the eerie encounters with the ghostly couple. It's a story that stays with readers, blending fantasy with romance and contrasting deep familial bonds against the isolation of contemporary city life.