De Kat by Takashi Hiraide
A quietly lyrical novella about a couple living in a small neighborhood whose lives are gently transformed when a curious stray cat begins to visit their home. Through attentive observation of everyday moments—tea, reading, small conversations—the narrator reflects on love, creativity, and the impermanent beauty of domestic life as the cat becomes an unexpected companion and catalyst for subtle changes in their routines and relationships. The story meditates on presence and loss, using the cat’s comings and goings to illuminate how fragile attachments reshape ordinary existence.
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- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 120-160 pages
- Original Language
- Japanese
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- Neko no Kyaku
- The Guest Cat
- 猫の客
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