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Misuzu and Daisuké’s Former Romance

A Man

Misuzu’s memories of Daisuké survive his disappearance, while their final meeting confronts the gap between the man she remembers and the man he became.

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Young Love and RivalryYoung Love and Rivalry from "A Man". The Brothers and Misuzu A chosen partner Misuzu dates Daisuké despite Kyoichi’s attraction to her and his contempt for his younger brother.
The Brothers and Misuzu A chosen partner Misuzu dates Daisuké despite Kyoichi’s attraction to her and his contempt for his younger brother. A remembered temperament She recalls Daisuké as clumsy, sensitive, and capable of suddenly reaching his limit after appearing cheerful.
A Disappearance Without GoodbyeA Disappearance Without Goodbye from "A Man". No Explanation Contact ends Daisuké vanishes and his phone number stops working. Misuzu has no chance to ask why he left.
No Explanation Contact ends Daisuké vanishes and his phone number stops working. Misuzu has no chance to ask why he left. Affection remains The missing explanation keeps the relationship unfinished and makes later news about his presumed death especially painful.
Remembering Him OnlineRemembering Him Online from "A Man". A Digital Version An account created Misuzu posts as Daisuké to attract his attention, using memories of his music and personality.
A Digital Version An account created Misuzu posts as Daisuké to attract his attention, using memories of his music and personality. Love becomes performance The invented account gives her a way to feel near him, but it cannot establish what he is actually like or whether he wants contact.
An Apology DeliveredAn Apology Delivered from "A Man". A Message from Daisuké Kido makes contact During a call with the supposed legal representative, Kido learns that Daisuké wants to apologize to Misuzu.
A Message from Daisuké Kido makes contact During a call with the supposed legal representative, Kido learns that Daisuké wants to apologize to Misuzu. The old relationship reopens Misuzu insists the apology must be delivered in person. For the first time in years, she can choose whether to hear him directly.
The Reunion Left UnseenThe Reunion Left Unseen from "A Man". A Meeting Without Kido Daisuké agrees Misuzu joins Kido’s trip to Nagoya and is allowed to meet Daisuké after Kido speaks with him alone.
A Meeting Without Kido Daisuké agrees Misuzu joins Kido’s trip to Nagoya and is allowed to meet Daisuké after Kido speaks with him alone. An open outcome Kido leaves before the reunion. The book does not disclose whether Misuzu’s old love can be renewed with the man who stands before her now.
Their high-school years and early adulthood
After their relationship in Tokyo
2013
March 2014, before their meeting
March 2014, Nagoya