Black Curse

Author: Kazuo Higashino
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Gongji walked over, bent down, and quietly picked up Sumiko's white hand, placing it back under the white cloth. "Let's go quickly," Iida urged, ordering the body to be moved out swiftly. "I'll take care of things like the funeral," said Murai. "I don't think she has any close relatives." "What's wrong, Gongji?"
Gongji Takayama was an exceptionally talented pianist who studied under Sumiko Hino for rigorous training. However, Hino fell deeply in love with her student. Unfortunately, it was a case of "the flower wanted to bloom, but the stream remained indifferent," as Takayama ended up falling for someone else and leaving her. Heartbroken and despondent, Hino decided to take her own life. Her final curse became a cruel prophecy that ruined Takayama's career. Takayama drifted further and further away, ultimately walking down a path from which there was no return.
Gongji Takayama was an exceptionally talented pianist who studied under Sumiko Hino for rigorous training. However, Hino fell deeply in love with her student. Unfortunately, it was a case of "the flower wanted to bloom, but the stream remained indifferent," as Takayama ended up falling for someone else and leaving her. Heartbroken and despondent, Hino decided to take her own life. Her final curse became a cruel prophecy that ruined Takayama's career. Takayama drifted further and further away, ultimately walking down a path from which there was no return.