Without even getting started, Katashi’s journey turns into a complete disaster. It seems that in Lady Soiku’s house, they are ready to help him. But how did such a beauty end up in the wilderness completely alone? What secrets does her past keep? Why does her niece, Yukiа, live locked up and fear her aunt so much? And, most importantly, how is everything connected to the encounter with a huge carp that marked Katashi since he was a child?
Five reasons to buy:
1. Japan in all its beauty—with its nature, history, and mythology.
2. Charismatic main characters you genuinely worry about.
3. An intense, sometimes eerie story, like a kaidan.
4. Vivid, memorable characters you care about—everyone, including “villains.”
5. A real Japanese fairy tale—subtle, elegant, and terrifying.