the protagonist is shingo, an old man whose kids have moved in with him and his wife due to some issues they're facing. shingo's daughter and her kid are suffering because of issues with her husband. meanwhile, shingo's son is causing issues in his marriage. shingo is especially connected to his daughter in law and they talk a lot.
this story deals with many different topics, but mostly human relationships, life and death, and the role of a parent in their child's life. my favourite part is for sure the exploration of human relationships and all the things people do to and for each other. i thought the writing style was pretty good and there were some beautiful lines to highlight. not one of my favourite stories ever, but definitely interesting and an enjoyable read.