Narcissu
Type
Light Novel [JP]
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Year
2008
Status in COO
Complete
Licensed
No
Fully Translated
Yes
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Summary
Narcissu is a poignant Japanese light novel that follows the journey of an anonymous protagonist diagnosed with lung cancer who befriends Setsumi, another terminally ill patient. Together, they embark on a road trip across Japan, evading hospital confinement to seek solace amidst the narcissus fields of Awaji Island. This emotional narrative delves into themes of adventure, drama, romance, and tragedy, exploring the characters' defiance against their inevitable fate. With a unique blend of multiple perspectives and a focus on terminal illness, Narcissu offers a touching and introspective read for fans of slice-of-life stories and visual novel adaptations.
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The anonymous protagonist is diagnosed with lung cancer shortly after his twentieth birthday, and is admitted to hospice care at a hospital in Mito, Ibaraki. There he meets Setsumi, a woman who is two years older than he is, who is also terminally ill. Finding that they both refuse to die in the hospital or at home with their families, they run away together in a silver Honda Integra belonging to the protagonist’s father.
They travel west across Japan’s many highways and prefectures, initially not knowing where to go, but later collectively decide on taking the narcissus fields of southern Awaji Island as a somewhat arbitrary destination.
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