Narcissu
Type
Light Novel [JP]
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Year
2008
Status in COO
Complete
Licensed
No
Fully Translated
Yes
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Summary
Embark on a poignant journey of love and loss in 'Narcissu,' a Japanese light novel that follows the story of an anonymous protagonist diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Teaming up with Setsumi, another terminally ill patient, they escape the confines of their hospital to seek solace and meaning in the vast landscapes of Japan. This emotional rollercoaster of adventure, drama, and romance unfolds as they navigate the complexities of life, love, and mortality. Based on a visual novel, 'Narcissu' offers a unique narrative with multiple protagonists and perspectives, delving into themes of terminal illness and the pursuit of freedom amidst tragedy.
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The anonymous protagonist is diagnosed with lung cancer shortly after his twentieth birthday, and is admitted to hospice care at a hospital in Mito, Ibaraki. There he meets Setsumi, a woman who is two years older than he is, who is also terminally ill. Finding that they both refuse to die in the hospital or at home with their families, they run away together in a silver Honda Integra belonging to the protagonist’s father.
They travel west across Japan’s many highways and prefectures, initially not knowing where to go, but later collectively decide on taking the narcissus fields of southern Awaji Island as a somewhat arbitrary destination.
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