*Please read the profile before purchasing. ◎ Prices will be updated depending on the situation ↑↓ ◎ Both are out of print and out of stock at the publisher, with no reprint planned. ◎ Price negotiations are not accepted. As shown in the photos, there are no noticeable scratches or stains. There may be some minor scuffs and signs of use that are difficult to convey in the photos. Yellowing is within acceptable levels. I have confirmed that there are no writings or markings. Out of print and out of stock at the publisher. Please consider if you are looking for these. "Sicilienne" Nobara Takemoto Price: ¥552 + tax (¥607) First edition, June 2008 (Heisei 20) Now I will reveal everything. The days with you, whom I can no longer meet, the acts that took place in a closed room. "I," a high school student, is seduced by his older cousin and awakens to sensuality, but she contracts an unfortunate illness and hides away in a secluded mansion. "I," who followed his cousin to the mansion, is drawn into the abyss of further eros――. A sweet climax of overly vivid sexuality and overly pure love. A forbidden love story. "The Unblessed Kingdom" Nobara Takemoto Price: ¥490 + tax (¥539) First edition, January 2012 (Heisei 24) Once upon a time, at the edge of the world, there was a kingdom surrounded by the sea. In that country, under the rule of the king, all the people lived happily. However, in the past, injustice was rampant in his country, and disputes were constantly occurring. To overcome this situation, the answer that all the people gave was "equality." However, what was brought to the kingdom as a result of excessive equality... A collection of nine dark parables created in collaboration with the genius of contemporary art, Yukio Fujimoto, and a popular writer. Nobara Takemoto (born January 26, 1968) Writer, essayist. Born in Kyoto Prefecture. Debuted with "Mishin" in 2000. "Emily" and "Lolita." were nominated for the Yukio Mishima Prize, and "Shimotsuma Monogatari" was made into a film and received favorable reviews. Her books include "Sicilienne," "Taima," "Arrogant Marriage Hunting," and "Peanuts." *Mainly dealing with popular works and out-of-print paperback editions. Please check the seller's product list. #NobaraTakemoto #Nobara_Takemoto #Books #JapaneseLiterature/Novels/Stories