In Pursuit of the Wind Under a Blue Sky

The end of World War II. The sky over Taiwan is filled with military aircraft. Explosions echo everywhere, and the air is saturated with the smell of gunpowder... During these turbulent days, running brings together two young people: train enthusiast... Ryo Miyahara infects Ito Tachimori with his passion for racing. Determined, they want to leave their mark in the history of athletics in Japan... A carefree time, imbued with the spirit of naive rivalry... But will they be able to realize their dream against the backdrop of an unfolding conflict? Railway expert Su Zhaoxu, together with special editor of the Archives Department of the National Development Council, awarded the author the Jinman Award for careful attention to vital archival materials on railway construction on Taiwan Island. This story tells of railways and athletics while simultaneously narrating the coming of age of two young people, inviting the reader to immerse themselves in a nostalgic journey.