Rin Matsuki Wins 79th Mystery Writers of Japan Award [Short Story Category]!
The short story 'Bokura ga Yūyami o Umeta Basho' by Rin Matsuki ('Shosetsu Suiri' January 2025 issue) has been selected for the short story category of the 79th Mystery Writers of Japan Award. The award-winning work will be published as a standalone book by Futabasha in September 2026.
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The winning magazine 'Shosetsu Suiri' January 2025 issue
The 79th Mystery Writers of Japan Award for the short story category, a literary prize given to the most outstanding mystery published in that year, has been awarded to Rin Matsuki's 'Bokura ga Yūyami o Umeta Basho' ('Shosetsu Suiri' January 2025 issue).
The book featuring the award-winning story, 'Bokura ga Yūyami o Umeta Basho,' will be published as a hardcover by Futabasha in September 2026.
Synopsis of 'Bokura ga Yūyami o Umeta Basho'
On my last day in this town, I was called out to the 'Waterless Marsh' by my classmate, Hoshino-san. 'I want you to dig a hole,' she said, but why a hole, and why me?
A game begins between me and Hoshino-san over 'the reason why I called you, Higashi-kun, here today.'
Winners of the 79th Mystery Writers of Japan Award (honorifics omitted)
Full-Length and Serialized Short Story Collection Category
'Hyakunen no Jikō' by Miki Fushio (Gentosha)
Short Story Category
'Bokura ga Yūyami o Umeta Basho' by Rin Matsuki (Shosetsu Suiri January 2025 issue)
Criticism and Research Category
'Aohige Fujin to Himitsu no Heya: 'Mita na' no Bungakushi' by Chino Boushi (Kobunsha)
Translation Category
'The Last Murder at the End of the World' by Stuart Turton, translated by Kazuyo Misumi (Bungeishunju)
Author Profile
Rin Matsuki
Born in 1990. Graduated from Keio University. Received an honorable mention in the 51st 'Tobu Kyoshitsu' work competition in 2020. In 2021, won the Excellence Award at the 8th Nikkei Hoshi Shinichi Award for 'Pen o Totte Kuremasen ka?'. In the same year, won the 12th Sogen SF Short Story Prize for 'Iteza no Kaoru Natsu', and a collection of short stories featuring the award-winning work was published in 2024.
The 79th Mystery Writers of Japan Award for the short story category, a literary prize given to the most outstanding mystery published in that year, has been awarded to Rin Matsuki's 'Bokura ga Yūyami o Umeta Basho' ('Shosetsu Suiri' January 2025 issue).
The book featuring the award-winning story, 'Bokura ga Yūyami o Umeta Basho,' will be published as a hardcover by Futabasha in September 2026.
Synopsis of 'Bokura ga Yūyami o Umeta Basho'
On my last day in this town, I was called out to the 'Waterless Marsh' by my classmate, Hoshino-san. 'I want you to dig a hole,' she said, but why a hole, and why me?
A game begins between me and Hoshino-san over 'the reason why I called you, Higashi-kun, here today.'
Winners of the 79th Mystery Writers of Japan Award (honorifics omitted)
Full-Length and Serialized Short Story Collection Category
'Hyakunen no Jikō' by Miki Fushio (Gentosha)
Short Story Category
'Bokura ga Yūyami o Umeta Basho' by Rin Matsuki (Shosetsu Suiri January 2025 issue)
Criticism and Research Category
'Aohige Fujin to Himitsu no Heya: 'Mita na' no Bungakushi' by Chino Boushi (Kobunsha)
Translation Category
'The Last Murder at the End of the World' by Stuart Turton, translated by Kazuyo Misumi (Bungeishunju)
Author Profile
Rin Matsuki
Born in 1990. Graduated from Keio University. Received an honorable mention in the 51st 'Tobu Kyoshitsu' work competition in 2020. In 2021, won the Excellence Award at the 8th Nikkei Hoshi Shinichi Award for 'Pen o Totte Kuremasen ka?'. In the same year, won the 12th Sogen SF Short Story Prize for 'Iteza no Kaoru Natsu', and a collection of short stories featuring the award-winning work was published in 2024.