Literary works woven with diverse stories. - Title: Koi Kurenai (Crimson Love) - Author: Hiroko Minagawa - Contents: Kuruwa Enjo (The Burning Brothel), Kari no Yado (Temporary Lodging), Hana no Mitama (The Spirit of Flowers), Dangen (Broken Strings), Sakura Fune (Cherry Blossom Boat) ==== Yuu, the beloved daughter of a courtesan house, grew up amidst the many oiran (high-ranking courtesans) and male attendants, witnessing both the glamorous front and the hidden realities of the pleasure quarter. One day, while attending a play, Yuu is struck by a man in a box seat. It was the traveling actor who, five years prior, had saved her from being lost in a crowd and enveloped her in kindness. "If I could be with him, I wouldn't mind perishing"—relying on the memory of that childhood, she clings to the unknown actor, depicting a world of a woman's passionate obsession. Winner of the 95th Naoki Prize (From the publisher's introduction) ==== #HirokoMinagawa #Books #JapaneseLiterature/Novels/Stories