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Wait For Me Yesterday in Spring
by Mei Hachimoku
To be honest, I really don't understand time travel. I tried; I just can't wrap my head around it. That's why, when I realized that this novel would have time manipulation theme, I was quite anxious that I might not understand and not enjoy the story. (I did read the synopsis; that's why I decided to read this light novel. But it immediately dissipated from my mind, so I forgot that this would involve some time traveling.)
Okay. This is going to be all over the place, so I apologize in advance.
At first, it was simple. Hanae goes back to his hometown after a fight with his father. Akari, Hanae's childhood friend, shares her memories of her best friend in each interlude. As the story unfolds, we discover that there are deeper and even darker elements (especially Akari's experience) that would make you hold your breath and actually fear for the lives of the characters, as if they were real. At least that's what it felt like for me.
An interesting take on time travel. A tragedy in the past that Hanae wants to prevent by reliving the days leading up to it in reverse order. Usually, it's people going back in time to alter the past to have a different outcome in the future. In essence, it's the same with this story, but the sequence of traveling back in time was quite unique but, surprisingly, straightforward.
Hanae wants to prevent a tragedy. But he was in a dilemma. Will he do the right thing by averting this fatal event, or will he keep his promise to the person he loves, risking the life of another person? But is such a life worth saving knowing that the person who owns it causes pain and trauma to another? If you're in his shoes, what will you do?
Wait For Me Yesterday in Spring is a serious, albeit heavy story, especially towards the end. However, what's supposed to be one of the critical and gravest parts of the story, I found a bit comical. Possibly because I might actually do it if it happened to me in real life, but the (English translation) dialogue in a way undermines the atmosphere of the scene. This is why someday, when I learn Nihongo, I'd like to reread this in its original language because the translation felt very...American.
Reading this is still an enjoyable experience. I may have some qualms regarding the dialogues, but the descriptive and vivid exploration of the events makes it feel like you're part of and living in the story.
Recommended? Yes. Why not give it a try? The story-telling is so creative and immersive that one could read it in a day or in one sitting. Also, Mei Hachimoku, the author of this story, is also the author of The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes. If you liked it's novel or movie, you might enjoy this one too.
(I purposely miss addressing a lot of things so as to avoid spoilers.)
Okay. This is going to be all over the place, so I apologize in advance.
At first, it was simple. Hanae goes back to his hometown after a fight with his father. Akari, Hanae's childhood friend, shares her memories of her best friend in each interlude. As the story unfolds, we discover that there are deeper and even darker elements (especially Akari's experience) that would make you hold your breath and actually fear for the lives of the characters, as if they were real. At least that's what it felt like for me.
An interesting take on time travel. A tragedy in the past that Hanae wants to prevent by reliving the days leading up to it in reverse order. Usually, it's people going back in time to alter the past to have a different outcome in the future. In essence, it's the same with this story, but the sequence of traveling back in time was quite unique but, surprisingly, straightforward.
Hanae wants to prevent a tragedy. But he was in a dilemma. Will he do the right thing by averting this fatal event, or will he keep his promise to the person he loves, risking the life of another person? But is such a life worth saving knowing that the person who owns it causes pain and trauma to another? If you're in his shoes, what will you do?
Wait For Me Yesterday in Spring is a serious, albeit heavy story, especially towards the end. However, what's supposed to be one of the critical and gravest parts of the story, I found a bit comical. Possibly because I might actually do it if it happened to me in real life, but the (English translation) dialogue in a way undermines the atmosphere of the scene. This is why someday, when I learn Nihongo, I'd like to reread this in its original language because the translation felt very...American.
Reading this is still an enjoyable experience. I may have some qualms regarding the dialogues, but the descriptive and vivid exploration of the events makes it feel like you're part of and living in the story.
Recommended? Yes. Why not give it a try? The story-telling is so creative and immersive that one could read it in a day or in one sitting. Also, Mei Hachimoku, the author of this story, is also the author of The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes. If you liked it's novel or movie, you might enjoy this one too.
(I purposely miss addressing a lot of things so as to avoid spoilers.)