Kotaro Isaka is an accomplished author with numerous works to his name, including "Golden Slumber," "Grasshopper," and "Maria Beetle." The latter was adapted into a film titled "Bullet Train," starring Brad Pitt.
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Among Isaka's works, I'd like to introduce the one I find most intriguing: "Desert."
"If we wanted to, we could easily make it snow in the desert."
This line, spoken by Nishijima, a character who believes unwaveringly in his own potential, captures the essence of youthful optimism and boundless self-confidence.
【Overview of "Desert"】
"Desert" is a story that portrays the days of a somewhat disillusioned young man named Kitamura, who enters a university in Sendai City in the spring and begins to spend time with his newfound friends. His companions include the slightly frivolous Torii, the mysterious and powerful Minami, the stunningly beautiful Toudou, and the intensely passionate Nishijima.
Together, they engage in typical Japanese college student activities such as playing mahjong and participating in matchmaking parties. On occasion, they even chase after criminals.
Despite leading seemingly ordinary lives, their days are filled with moments that sparkle with a youthful brilliance, accompanied by pain and small miracles. This story is a once-in-a-lifetime tale that encourages readers to cherish who they are today and to love who they will become tomorrow.