And Thus, the Starry Night Fell Upon Them, also known as Soshite, Hoshi no kagayaku yoru ga kuru, is a Japanese light novel that follows the story of a teacher who selflessly volunteers to assist in teaching at an elementary school greatly affected by the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. Through moments of drama and heartfelt interactions, the novel portrays the resilience and hope that emerge in the face of adversity, capturing the essence of human compassion and determination.