I stored it with a book cover on. "Sapphire" Kanae Minato Price: ¥680 #KanaeMinato #book #BOOK #bunko #literature #novel I never forgot your "kindness" - "For my 20th birthday, I want a ring." I made my first request to my lover... (From "Sapphire"). Masako Hayashida (50 years old, housewife) began to tell me enthusiastically about how wonderful the children's toothpaste "Moon Rabbit Strawberry Flavor" is... (From "Pearl"). A masterpiece collection of short stories depicting the mysterious and poignant encounters and farewells of humans, their own sins, love, and dreams.