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2026: A woman has a chance to revisit her former life and the people in it
2026: A woman has a chance to revisit her former life and the people in it
Yuko has had four different surnames and been brought up in several families, and by various step-parents. Despite not being related by blood, they have all always cared deeply for her. Through it all, pragmatic and resilient, Yuko has navigated life’s changes and its occasional conflicts without bitterness, always managing to find a kind of equilibrium.
As an adult, Yuko falls in love with Hayase, a talented pianist she’s known since her school years. Now a married woman, she embarks on a journey to reconnect with the various parental figures from her past to seek their blessing for her marriage. Along the way, she revisits her former life and the people in it and gains a deeper understanding of what truly defines a family.
Japan
The book is not set anywhere in particular but Japan is very much the flavour of the story and its clearly set there. However, locations can be found in the film version of the book and a few places where key scenes were created are on the map here.
Destination/Location: Japan Author: Maiko Seo Departure: 2026
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