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The Writer

This protagonist of the novel is age 34, once divorced, and has had his share of pitfalls.

Ryoichi Gotanda

This character is a former junior high school classmate and former science lab partner to the protagonist.

Yuki

This character is a 13-year-old girl that the protagonist meets at the Dolphin Hotel.

Kiki

This character is the woman that lived with the protagonist at the Dolphin Hotel 4.5 years ago.

The Sheep Man

This character is a strange being who belongs to a race formed long ago and who lives in an in-between world.

Mei

This character is murdered in the novel, and the police link the protagonist to the crime.

Ame

This character is a world famous photographer and terrible mother.

Hiraku Makimura

This character was once a well respected bestselling author, but his career has slipped.

Fisherman and Bookish

These characters are the police officers that interrogate...

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