Sleeping on Paper Boats

紙の舟で眠る

Kami no Fune de Nemuru

10 chapters

2 volumes

2023 – 2023

In "Sleeping on Paper Boats," renowned screenwriter Kei Kitahara, who once captivated postwar Japan with his narratives, stops writing after discovering that the real-life inspirations for his characters suffered tragic fates. Overwhelmed by grief, Kei resigns himself to a quiet existence, waiting for death. His life shifts unexpectedly when he finds a drunk and injured person lying helpless on the street. Despite his resolve to never write again, Kei feels an irresistible draw to the rescued individual's striking purity, and the desire to chronicle their story intensifies daily. Aware of the danger, Kei vows not to betray this new connection through his writing, but can he withstand the compelling urge to tell their tale?