Kyoichi Katayama

Socrates in Love took the Japanese publishing industry by storm, becoming the all-time best selling novel in Japan! Finally, U.S. readers will be able to experience the phenomenon that became the inspiration for a blockbuster movie, a hit TV show, and a popular manga. A national sensation that touched over three million readers, Kyoichi Katayama brought innocent love and romance to the forefront of Japan's ultra-hip mass market. Affectionately known as "Sekachu" in Japan, Katayama's novel depects a sweet high school romance between an average guy and a popular girl. But tragedy ensues when the girl falls ill with leukemia. A bittersweet tale of young love, enduring devotion, and heartbreaking loss, socrates in Love is a story to cherish and nurture. 

Novel (Socrates in Love)

Socrates In Love

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"It's the same for you, Sakutaro. You're suffering on her behalf. Because she's dead, she can't mourn what's happened to her. So you're grieving for her, in her place. And by doing that, Sakutaro, maybe you're living for her."

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