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Kore wa Koi no Hanashi

Kore wa Koi no Hanashi

これは恋のはなし

Shinichi Utsumi is a successful 31-year-old author who has lost his inspiration, living as a recluse in his grandmother's countryside house. His days are marked by boredom and melancholy, with little care for himself or his surroundings.

One day, a quiet 10-year-old girl named Haruka appears, asking permission to care for a stray cat in his garden. Shinichi, surprisingly, agrees. Haruka is introverted and often alone, with a frequently absent father and a mother hospitalized due to illness. Their encounter prompts Shinichi's editor to suggest using the girl as inspiration for a new novel.

Shinichi feels no romantic interest, but a deep pity for Haruka, as she mirrors his own lonely and tragic childhood. An awkward friendship forms between the isolated adult and the solitary child, creating a bond where neither can quite leave the other alone, setting the stage for a complex and poignant connection.

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