Two-time Japan Booksellers' Award Winning Author Yu Nagira's Highly Anticipated New Book Announced! Titled 'Tarui Konintan'.

Two and a half years after the publication of "Like a Star," which won the 20th Japan Booksellers' Award in 2023, and its sequel "Weaving the Stars." Finally, Yu Nagira brings you a new story! The title is "Tarui Konintan" (A Tale of Multi-species Marriage). The closest other person, a ; why has marriage become so difficult? Sexuality/gender, financial sense, generational gaps, upbringing environments... the prayers and cries of us living in the modern world amidst all sorts of conflicting values. This is a collection of five linked short stories in which Yu Nagira depicts "the forms of love that exist right here, right now." Here is a comment from Yu Nagira regarding the publication. "As a literary work, it's been two and a half years since 'Weaving the Stars,' and I can finally deliver a new book to you. This work is about marriage. Despite being labeled a marriage tale, the road to marriage is endlessly long!! There were times when the editors and I tilted our heads, wondering, 'Can we really call this a marriage tale?' I would love to discuss 'modern marriage' with those who read it." It has been decided that "Shangri-La Before the Fall" will be released from Kodansha Bunko on May 15th. Furthermore, the movie "Like a Star," starring Ryusei Yokohama and Suzu Hirose and directed by Michihito Fujii, is scheduled to be released in the fall of 2026. Please enjoy the stories woven by Yu Nagira, depicting various forms of love! "Tarui Konintan" by Yu Nagira 1. Thank you for your understanding Hana, responding to her family's expectations, finally resolves to go back to her hometown with her lover. 2. Beautiful Dreamer I want to get married. It should be a common dream, yet it feels so distant in Tokyo. 3. Little Birds After her divorce, Kazuha took over her family's bookstore. Then, by chance, her first love arrives. 4. Position Talk A man and a woman on the verge of marriage. Will the day come when they can understand each other as individuals, transcending gender differences? 5. C'est la vie Two people who shared their souls in both work and love. But the dreamlike time must eventually come to an end. ■ Title: Tarui Konintan ■ Author: Yu Nagira ■ Release Date: Printed May 25, 2026 (Mon) / Released May 27, 2026 (Wed) ■ Format: 46 Wide Hardcover ■ Price: 1,900 yen (excluding tax) ■ Pages: 320 pages ■ ISBN: 978-4-06-542983-9 (Profile details follow...)