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“今日はいいトマトがあったから、トマトと卵かけご飯としじみの味噌汁だな．．．と思いながら、私はまた商店街の入り口方面に向かって歩いて行った。 Y mientras me dirigía hacia la entrada del mercado, pensaba: “si hoy consigo tomates, prepararé ‘tamago gohan’ con tomate, y también una sopa miso … “.”

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Banana Yoshimoto

Banana Yoshimoto is a Japanese writer celebrated for her minimalist and introspective style. Born on July 24, 1964, she gained prominence in the 1990s with her novel 'Kitchen'. Yoshimoto's works often delve into themes of loneliness, youth, and the complexities of human relationships. more

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