Thank you, Dairou！

Author: Yoichi Otani
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: A true story about a disabled monkey and a family of photographers who spent over two years living with it, filled with humanistic care and heartwarming emotions. "Perhaps, in others' eyes, you are deformed, but to us, your small life is everything in our eyes. Your mischief and stubbornness may drive us to the brink of despair, but your determination and innocence also make us feel heartbroken. We realize the dignity of life and the care of family through you, Otaro. We want to repay you with the love we have for our family. Otaro, you are never just a pet to us; you are our family. Your inner world is just like ours, filled with countless emotions." In the summer of 1977, photographer Mr. Otani, who was conducting research on deformed monkeys on Awaji Island, brought home a small monkey with congenital limb defects. He gave it a powerful name—Otaro. Despite his physical disabilities, Otaro lived with the photographer's family for 2 years and 4 months, becoming an integral part of the household. He shared his parents' love with the children in the family, communicated with relatives, and expressed his thoughts and feelings. With the care and love of his family, he completed a brilliant life with his incomplete body.