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In postwar Tokyo, a retired teacher and writer faces everyday hardships and the passage of time, lifted by the fierce loyalty of former students who gather each year for a boisterous birthday ritual. Told in warm, gently comic episodes, the story reflects on aging, friendship, and the comfort of traditions that make goodbyes feel a little farther away.
