Yukio Couple: A Fictional Narrative

Love is one of the most indescribable concepts that exist in one’s life experiences. Some argue that love is one of the most important things to have in life, which can shape and mold one’s interpretation of the world. Others may claim that love is an illusion, which serves as a distraction preventing individuals from being enlightened. The interpretation of love could be ambiguous, but the important thing is that love is very powerful and can severely affect an individual’s behavior, expectations in life, and sole responsibilities. Many writers have written about the power of love. Some of these works include, “The Love Suicides at Amijima”, “Death Constant Beyond Love”, and “Gilgamesh”. The most distinctive and comprehensive story involving

Yuki slowly opens her eyes letting a single ray of light pass through the darkness. In that light she sees a gallant young man kneeling over her holding a katana in his other hand. The young man was uncomfortable close to her. If she was not shaking from fear, Yuki would have thought of him handsome. His hair flows green down the back of his ears, complementing a thick green scarf around his neck.

Ryuji, because of his extensive time at sea, demonstrates ideal forms of masculine power and heroic glory of a Japanese man. For years Ryuji sees the ocean as something to solidify these qualities. In chapter 4, when Fusako asked, "Why haven't you ever married?", Ryuji goes into an internal monologue about the benefits of being alone. He believes that married men, "have thrown opportunity

Today Hinekohu was your first day back after the holidays and an extra week away up north. You arrived with the biggest smile on your face and proudly show us your new warm coat.

Japanese mythology and folklore make up an extremely large portion of the Shinto religion, of which approximately 2,700,001 people follow worldwide (Pew Research Center). What has kept people fastened to this religion as opposed to the larger faiths such as: Christianity, Buddhism, and Hindus? The majority of people who are researching different religions do not look at less common religions such as this one. Shinto is a series of Japanese myths and folktales that are still passed from parent to child. Japanese myths and folklore were passed around orally until 712 AD. When the Kojiki, Records of Ancient Matters, was written; now anyone can access several of those such as the Creation Story and Momotaro

“Wow! You played that beautifully, Maumita! I’m glad Clementi worked out for you,” Ms. Eiko gleamed, after I finished playing the mastered piece. I grinned widely at her. You have no idea, I

The Samurai’s tale was an exciting novel by Erik Christian Haugaard that managed to fit romance into the brutal conflict of the struggle for the title of Emperor. This story was very hard to put down but in the end, was very satisfying.

"Mckenzie listen, if there was something for you to worry about with these letters then I'd let you know but they are for my eyes only. You have nothing to worry about."

Amy didn’t want to do this and break up their relationship. “What do you want to say?” Jeremy asked, still waiting for her to speak. She looked at his face, and to the ground again. “We have to break up.” She said with a trembling voice. Jeremy’s smile disappeared as his face turned serious. “Why? Did I do something wrong?” he asked, trying to remember if he said or did something wrong. Amy shook her head and sighed. “No, it’s not you. It’s me.” She responded, making it evident that she wasn’t thrilled saying

The book, Akira, by Katsuhiro Otomo, is a science fiction dystopian novel in which a new type of bomb is dropped in the metropolitan area of of Japan and causes World War lll. The story takes place in Neo-Tokyo city, 38 years after World War lll in 2030 AD. By this point the military and other authorities have built up the city but the people have taken the authorities for granted, and grown selfish. The socio-economic gap has widened as the super wealthy at the top cling to their money, and those at the bottom are left to rot. Even the city officials are in a constant state of unrest, because each of them is strictly focused on their own self interest. Riots grow rampant in the streets as citizens are less and less trusted by authority. At this point, no one in the city cares for each other, nor respects any authority. The main characters, Kaneda and Tetsuo, are an exception in which they are in a seven person bike gang who look out for each other. After devastating events, people may no longer trust or respect each other.

Before your birthday, Shisui had told you in advance that he was going to take his lovely girlfriend out for dinner on her birthday. Upon agreeing, you made sure your schedule was definitely free. Excited for your dinner date with your boyfriend, you couldn’t fall asleep. You kept tossing and turning, thinking that your birthday dinner date was going to be a blast! Just when you were about to sleep, you heard a rock hitting your window. Crawling out of bed, you opened it. It was Shisui with presents in his hands! Running out the door, not waking up your family, Shisui hands you a gift that consist of a dress to his taste and some jewelry. You asked him he didn’t have to do it, though your inner self was squealing. He insists on buying the items because it was calling out to him. When he left, you ran back to your room, trying out the dress and jewelry.

“We’ll get him a teacher.” Osomatsu reassured the rest of his brothers, “A really good one.”

Osomatsu remembered when he returned home, his mother went to talk to his father. They thought he wasn’t listening, but he was. They think he is crazy just like the other kids. They wouldn’t say it to his face, oh no. They won’t, he could tell they were silently judging him.

Yamamoto Genryuusai looked at 5th squad captain through half lidded eyes, masking his disbelief. Did Aizen truly believe that she would make a good lieutenant? The said girl shifted nervously, obviously awed in the presence of the captain-commander. Her captain, sensing this, smiled reassuringly. Yamamoto snorted inaudibly. Almost.

In the three short stories: The Love Suicides at Amijima, “Du Tenth Sinks the Jewel Box in Anger”, and “Life of a Sensuous Woman”, prostitution takes a major role in the lives of all characters and societies views of them. The three characters in the aforementioned stories, Koharu, Du Tenth, and the Sensuous Woman, respectively, are all prostitutes themselves. The lives, thoughts, and actions of these characters are all ruled by the fact of them being prostitutes. Also, the lives of the characters most closely associated with them and the view of society upon them are all affected by the basic association of prostitution. In the stories, prostitution presents the idea that the view of and individual can be easily skewed by the most popular view of society.