蜜柑 [Mikan] by Ryunosuke Akutagawa
The story follows a young man on a train journey from Tokyo, who initially feels disdainful and indifferent towards his fellow passengers. His perspective shifts when he observes a young girl carrying a basket of tangerines, who is traveling to visit her family. As he watches her throw the tangerines out the window to her siblings waiting at a station, he experiences a moment of unexpected empathy and warmth. This simple act of familial love and connection profoundly impacts him, prompting a reflection on human kindness and the shared experiences that bind people together.
- Published
- 1919
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 10-20
- Original Language
- Japanese
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- Alternate Titles
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