"Love is"

Author: (Japanese) Yukio Mishima
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Publish Date: 1999-10-01
Features: The Love Capital follows the story of the protagonist, Mayuko, who, despite being pursued by an American, still longs for her wartime lover who died in battle. Later, she learns that her lover failed in an act of self-sacrifice, and the two ultimately become a couple. The novel portrays various aspects of life under post-war American occupation and presents love stories filled with both joy and tears, constructing a vivid picture of "The Love Capital."