Abstract

Shoko Sumida, 37 years old, unmarried. She is good at her job and earns a decent income. She is a section chief in the planning department of a general music company, and is caught between her pointless boss and her troublesome subordinates every day. She is a typical middle manager. One day, a small incident occurs in the women's locker room, and Shoko decides to take a trip to Australia to relieve stress. Jealousy, envy, gender disparity... This is a masterpiece working story filled with the reality of a woman who is hesitant but keeps looking forward as she works.

Author’s Information

Born in Tokyo. Graduated from Aoyama Gakuin University. Made his debut in 1995 with "RIKO - The Eternity of the Goddess," which won the 15th Yokomizo Seishi Prize. He is well known for his diverse style and vigorous writing ability, which includes full-scale mystery, suspense, historical fiction, and fantasy. Many of his works, such as "Gekiryu," have been adapted into TV dramas. In addition to many series such as "RIKO," "Ento," and "Cat Detective Shotaro," he has also recently written the historical novel series "Okatte no An."