Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

Pei Zi Yun discusses the nature of literature and the importance of breakthroughs with a young man, who expresses his admiration for Ji Qi Tuo, a writer who committed seppuku. The young man reveals his struggles to support his girlfriend Kyoko, leading him to leave her three years prior. Upon returning, he finds her unchanged and welcoming, prompting a vow to achieve success for her sake. Meanwhile, Pei Zi Yun and his companions, Hayakawa Naomi and Saeko, contemplate the young man's situation, suspecting he may be involved in a larger mission. Pei Zi Yun reflects on the balance between tradition and innovation in Japanese literature, warning against straying too far from roots. He believes that true understanding comes from within an organization, contrasting historical figures like Oda Nobunaga with more stable leaders. The narrative concludes with a phone call to Horikawa Satoshi, indicating a potential opportunity for him.

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