“Funny and deeply moving…a fitting introduction to the writer, whose tight, understated prose renders the juncture between adolescence and adulthood with humorous authenticity and tender pain.” ―Japan Times
“A moving, poignant, and funny story about loneliness, coming-of-age, and the importance of connection and friendship. Filled with cats, trains, and miso soup, this novella is also a love letter to Tokyo, capturing the essence of youth in all its bittersweet glory.” ―nb. Magazine