From the commentary: A mother's life in Paris with her one-year-old and four-year-old daughters. A sudden return to Japan to escape the shadow of approaching death. Amidst a rift with her husband, a chaotic life in Tokyo, juggling festivals and work... This is the author's first collection of essays, chronicling the loneliness and suffering of living. Recommended by Kanako Nishi and Keiichiro Hirano!! "There are many people who will acknowledge you loving yourself, but few who will acknowledge you not loving yourself, and Hitomi Kanehara is one of them, I think." -- Kanako Nishi "A soul that matures as if it's breaking. Passing through the melancholy of Paris and Tokyo, the words, while oscillating between pain and kindness, are languid and powerful. A uniquely charming work." -- Keiichiro Hirano ・Paperback ・209 pages ・Shueisha ・First edition, 2020 ・Price: 1870 yen (tax included) * After purchase, it has been in a so-called "tsundoku" state (unread). There are scratches on the cover and a crease on the spine, but the contents are still clean.