Abstract

Kiriya, the grandson, ends up living with his cantankerous grandfather.
During Japan’s high-growth era in the Showa period, the grandfather worked as a sales rep for retort curry, and the only time they truly bond is when sharing a meal of curry.
What secret has the grandfather been carrying for half a century?
This spicy-flavored masterpiece novel depicts the struggles and tenderness of life.

Author’s Information

Born in 1977 in Saga Prefecture. Currently resides in Osaka. Made her debut in 2014 after winning the 4th Poplar Publishing New Novel Award with Violeta. In 2021, she received the 9th Hayao Kawai Story Award for Sewing Water. Other works include Today's Honey, Tomorrow's Me, I Thought Adults Don't Cry, The Boat That Crosses the Glass Sea, and If the Robins Sing.