Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

Pei Zi Yun visits a park where he encounters police officers investigating a suicide case. Detective Ishizaka, a patrol chief, explains the importance of thoroughness in handling the case, especially since it involves seppuku, a traditional Japanese ritual suicide. Pei Zi Yun reflects on the rigid educational and career structures in Japan, where prestigious university graduates enjoy better job prospects. Later, he receives news that his short story has been accepted for publication, igniting thoughts about his future as a writer. Meanwhile, Gao Sen Zhen Zi, a weary young woman, receives a call from a stranger named Shan Tian Xin Yi, hinting at an unfolding story.

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