Abstract

Kanata, who has no friends, and Koko, who has lost her friends. In the summer of their first year of middle school, the two met in a secret place. Koko tells the story of Dokoka, a black cat that travels through dreams. Dokoka, a cat that travels through dreams, visits various worlds in the sleep of others. Searching for the "rainbow drop" that grants wishes, it appears before lonely people—and as Kanata listens to the story, she comes to know Koko and comes to think of her as a precious friend. Koko, too, feels the joy of sharing stories with Kanata. One day, Kanata is confronted with an unbelievable truth by a classmate. After much deliberation, she decides to meet Koko and tell her how she feels... What treasure will the two find at the end of the "what if" scenarios that unfold, mirroring the story?

Author’s Information

Born in 1991, raised in Kamakura City. Began seriously writing children's literature in 2011. Debuted with "That Girl's Secret" (retitled "Hello, My Friend"), which won the Grand Prize at the 2nd Froebel-kan Storytelling Newcomer Award. In 2020, won the 49th Children's Literature Newcomer Award for the same work. In 2022, won the 1st Kakegawa Literature Award selected by high school students for "Ribbon-chan". Other works include "Candle" and "Let Me Hear Your Story" (all published by Froebel-kan). / Illustrator. Creates book covers, corporate advertisements, etc. Illustrations for textbooks "New Japanese Language" (Tokyo Shoseki), Cabinet Office's school support system "Election of Tuition Fees", Kao's "Megurhythm", Ito En's "Oi Ocha", and Pokémon Trading Card Game. Author of art books such as "Rain Accumulating in the Gap of Night" and other works in the Otome no Honbako series.