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The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl

By Tomihiko Morimi
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The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl follows a college student through a single, eventful evening in which she unknowingly draws the attention of several men. Among them is an upperclassman, harbouring a long-standing crush, who decides to reveal his feelings by night's end. The story explores whether their paths will converge or if she will simply continue her journey into the night.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy contemporary general fiction with a mix of romance and quirky encounters, set against the backdrop of youthful nightlife.

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Translation of: Yoru wa mijikashi arukeyo otome.

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A college student spends an evening out, unwittingly attracting the attention of various men whose paths she crosses. One in particular, an upperclassman who has been nursing a crush on her for some time, has chosen this night to make his true feelings known.

Will the two come together, or will this girl just keep on walking?

The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl is a delightful tale that questions fortunes, connections, and the whimsical flow of life.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781975383312

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 August 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 373g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Tomihiko Morimi is an award winning and highly regarded novelist. Several of his novels have been adapted into animated films, including Penguin Highway and The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl. Both of these have received English language releases.

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