The Complicated Love Story of Yukihiko Nishino

Yukihiko Nishino is a charming man who somehow always attracted many women, leaving them with vivid memories and unresolved questions after the end of their relationships. Ten women who loved Nishino or were in relationships with him tell their stories. For each of them, it remains a mystery why Nishino could not truly love any of them. Perhaps he is incapable of love? Or maybe he was afraid to give his heart completely to someone? Or does he simply enjoy solitude?
Gradually, as they share their stories, each of them, together with the reader, discovers a new perspective on the world of love, loss, loneliness, and the complexities of modern relationships.

1. A novel by contemporary Japanese writer Hiromi Kawakami, known for her subtle psychological insights and attention to the inner life of a person. A poignant exploration of love, attachment, and loneliness, told through the memories of the women who played an important role in one man's life.
2. The nonlinear narrative and the diversity of women's perspectives create a multifaceted portrait of the hero and prompt reflection on the nature of feelings and responsibility for choices. The prose is built on self-analysis, emotional nuances, and unsaid words, characteristic of contemporary Japanese literature.
3. Hiromi Kawakami is a winner and nominee of major literary awards in Japan and the world, including the Ryunosuke Akutagawa Prize, Junichiro Tanizaki Prize, and Asian Literary Prize The Man. She is the author of the novel “Sensei and His Favorite,” which has received international acclaim and high praise from critics. A film adaptation of the book was made with the same title.