Chizu is a twenty year old woman who always lived with her mother. But when her mother moves to China for work, she has to move in with a distant relative she barely knows; 71 year old Ginko. She moves in in Ginko's simple home in Tokyo where she gets a room and has to learn to live with Ginko, her two cats, and the noisy trains that passes by the house frequently.
Four seasons long, she lives with Ginko, and her live is changed for ever. Chizu takes on different jobs and starts a relationship. Her mother also returns to take her back home and Chizu, after some struggles, finds her place and indepence in life.
A Perfect Day To Be Alone is a perfect read for everyone who loves Japanese fiction. The story is short, and altough very specific plot twist are not present in it, it is a nice and entertaining read about a young woman whose life suddenly changes and who tries to find her place in life. Altough the character descriptions where a bit thin and short, you could imagine them well and they where relatable.'
Overall, I liked this short Japanese story!
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