Abstract

Shoplifting, counterfeit money, black money, fraud, kidnapping, murder. Which one will put you in jail the longest? Kiriko, who has been taking care of her elderly parents, has never married and is now 76 years old. She has left her parents behind and lives on a meager pension and part-time cleaning work, but has no savings. Her best friend Tomo, who used to live with her, passed away due to illness. He was their only family and best friend.... If he continues like this, he will die alone and cause trouble for others. One day, while he was living in despair, he saw a startling image on TV. An elderly inmate is being cared for in prison. This is it! Seeing a silver lining, Kiriko begins to search for a crime that will allow her to stay in prison for a long time.

Author’s Information

Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1970. Won the 34th NHK Original Radio Drama Grand Prize for "Little Princess No. 2. She won the 31st Subaru Literary Award for "Hajimari Narenai Tea Time. Author of many books including "Tokyo Laundering," "Sanninya," "Radio Gagaga," "Lunch Sake," "How to Spend 3,000 Yen," "DRY," "Lunch Sake: Another Day," "First Eat This," and "Koufuku no Recipe."