【Already Hailed as No.1 This Year】A Must-Read Tearjerker Mystery, Yae Toosaka's 'Hakushokukou no Kage wo Saraou' to be Released on May 11
Yae Toosaka's latest full-length mystery novel, 'Hakushokukou no Kage wo Saraou,' a tear-jerking tale of a car accident from six years ago and the efforts of a high school detective duo, will be released by Shodensha on May 11. It's already receiving praise as the best of the year.
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『Hakushokukou no Kage wo Saraou』 (Yae Toosaka, Shodensha) Cover art: Fusui, Design: bookwall
Yae Toosaka, who gained attention with her 'limit-pushing office worker mystery' 『Shindara Eien ni Yasumemasu』 (Asahi Shimbun Publishing), is releasing her first new full-length novel in about a year, 『Hakushokukou no Kage wo Saraou』, from Shodensha. This is the third installment in the series following her debut work 『Dollhouse no Sangeki』, which won the 25th Boiled Eggs Newcomer Award, and features a pair of male high school detectives. It's a story that can be enjoyed by series fans and new readers alike.
Purchase here
How can I escape my sins?
Six years ago, a 7-year-old girl was hit by a car and died.
As the past and present of those involved in the accident intertwine, a shocking truth is revealed—
Taki Renji and Uzuki Reiichi, who attend the prestigious Fuyuou High School in Kamakura, are diligently working on their school handyman service, the 'Takoito Research Club.' One day, they receive a strange request from first-year student Soga Asami. For many years, Asami has been trying to communicate with her childhood friend, Shindo Ayano, who has been a hikikomori (social recluse) in her room, through the door. However, last month, the sounds of daily life heard from inside the room and the handwriting on a note passed out were clearly not Ayano's. As the two begin their investigation, Reiichi's attitude suddenly changes when he hears the reason for Ayano's reclusion: Ayano lost her sister in the car accident six years ago. And Reiichi's father was involved in that accident—a story depicting the pain of confronting painful memories and the light that lies beyond.
Trial reading
From the author, Yae Toosaka:
This work is a very important one for me, filled with many emotions that I was able to express for the first time.
I would be delighted if as many people as possible would read it.
From the editor:
When I first read the manuscript, I felt like I had encountered an incredible story. The heavy fate that one boy carries, the bond he forms with another boy, and the lies and sins hidden behind the accident. The climax, where all of these connect and the true message this story wanted to convey emerges, is breathtaking. Although it is the third installment in the series, following 『Dollhouse no Sangeki』 and 『Kaibutsu no Yurikago』, it can be enjoyed without any problem even if you start with this work. Please enjoy this masterpiece from Yae Toosaka, one of the most promising young authors today.
Praise is already pouring in from booksellers nationwide.
To the special site
【Author Profile】
Yae Toosaka (Toosaka Yae)
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture. Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Letters. Won the 25th Boiled Eggs Newcomer Award in 2022 and debuted with 『Dollhouse no Sangeki』 (Shodensha). Her other works include the second in the series, 『Kaibutsu no Yurikago』, as well as 『Shindara Eien ni Yasumemasu』 (Asahi Shimbun Publishing) and 『Haishuuraku no Y-ke』 (Kadokawa Haruki Jimusho).
【Hakushokukou no Kage wo Saraou】
【Author】Yae Toosaka
【Release Date】May 11, 2026
【Size】Shiroku-ban (B6 size)
【Pages】344 pages
【Price】1800 yen + tax
【ISBN】9784396636944
https://www.sun.s-book.net/slib/slib_detail?isbn=9784396636944&jcode=
https://amzn.asia/d/07Ms60Tz
Yae Toosaka, who gained attention with her 'limit-pushing office worker mystery' 『Shindara Eien ni Yasumemasu』 (Asahi Shimbun Publishing), is releasing her first new full-length novel in about a year, 『Hakushokukou no Kage wo Saraou』, from Shodensha. This is the third installment in the series following her debut work 『Dollhouse no Sangeki』, which won the 25th Boiled Eggs Newcomer Award, and features a pair of male high school detectives. It's a story that can be enjoyed by series fans and new readers alike.
Purchase here
How can I escape my sins?
Six years ago, a 7-year-old girl was hit by a car and died.
As the past and present of those involved in the accident intertwine, a shocking truth is revealed—
Taki Renji and Uzuki Reiichi, who attend the prestigious Fuyuou High School in Kamakura, are diligently working on their school handyman service, the 'Takoito Research Club.' One day, they receive a strange request from first-year student Soga Asami. For many years, Asami has been trying to communicate with her childhood friend, Shindo Ayano, who has been a hikikomori (social recluse) in her room, through the door. However, last month, the sounds of daily life heard from inside the room and the handwriting on a note passed out were clearly not Ayano's. As the two begin their investigation, Reiichi's attitude suddenly changes when he hears the reason for Ayano's reclusion: Ayano lost her sister in the car accident six years ago. And Reiichi's father was involved in that accident—a story depicting the pain of confronting painful memories and the light that lies beyond.
Trial reading
From the author, Yae Toosaka:
This work is a very important one for me, filled with many emotions that I was able to express for the first time.
I would be delighted if as many people as possible would read it.
From the editor:
When I first read the manuscript, I felt like I had encountered an incredible story. The heavy fate that one boy carries, the bond he forms with another boy, and the lies and sins hidden behind the accident. The climax, where all of these connect and the true message this story wanted to convey emerges, is breathtaking. Although it is the third installment in the series, following 『Dollhouse no Sangeki』 and 『Kaibutsu no Yurikago』, it can be enjoyed without any problem even if you start with this work. Please enjoy this masterpiece from Yae Toosaka, one of the most promising young authors today.
Praise is already pouring in from booksellers nationwide.
To the special site
【Author Profile】
Yae Toosaka (Toosaka Yae)
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture. Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Letters. Won the 25th Boiled Eggs Newcomer Award in 2022 and debuted with 『Dollhouse no Sangeki』 (Shodensha). Her other works include the second in the series, 『Kaibutsu no Yurikago』, as well as 『Shindara Eien ni Yasumemasu』 (Asahi Shimbun Publishing) and 『Haishuuraku no Y-ke』 (Kadokawa Haruki Jimusho).
【Hakushokukou no Kage wo Saraou】
【Author】Yae Toosaka
【Release Date】May 11, 2026
【Size】Shiroku-ban (B6 size)
【Pages】344 pages
【Price】1800 yen + tax
【ISBN】9784396636944
https://www.sun.s-book.net/slib/slib_detail?isbn=9784396636944&jcode=
https://amzn.asia/d/07Ms60Tz