The adapted novel of the animated film "The Garden of Words" written by Japan's "genius" animation director Makoto Shinkai, uses text to make up for the various regrets that the 45-minute film version cannot present. Takao, a high school student who aims to become a shoemaker, likes to sneak to the Japanese garden in the park on rainy mornings to sketch shoe designs. One day, he met a mysterious woman who was older than him - Xueye. At first, Takao was a little distanced by Yukino's unconventional behavior in formal workplace attire, but on subsequent rainy days, the two always met in the courtyard by chance. After several conversations, the beautiful and mysterious Yukino and the young and strong Takao gradually opened their hearts, sharing their troubles and ideals with each other, and the two young hearts gradually got closer. However, at this time, Takao discovered that Yukino was actually a classical literature teacher who had caused an uproar in his school and had to resign. Xueye, who was under pressure, was confused by this setback and didn't even know how to continue his life... Young Takao didn't want to see Xueye continue to be depressed, so he expressed his feelings and customized the first pair of women's shoes for her, hoping that Xueye would be able to walk on bravely. Encouraged, Xueye regained her confidence and made up her mind to return to her hometown to coach again... Is this the reason why the two separated? Please enter the novel world of "The Garden of Words" and further experience the "lonely and sad love" world constructed by Makoto Shinkai.
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After watching the anime, I came here to watch it. I felt comfortable with the ending.
There is faint thunder and a hazy sky, but I hope the wind and rain will come and keep you here.
There is faint thunder and a hazy sky. Even if it doesn't rain, I will stay here.
——Man'yoshu·Thunder God Tanka
After watching all the works of Makoto Shinkai that I can find resources for (from the very early "Voice of the Star" to "Weathering With You" which was just released in China 10 days ago and some other short films), "The Garden of Words" is still my favorite. Maybe it is because I have an inexplicable yearning for the world of Kotono, or maybe I am attracted by the emotions depicted by Kotono and cannot extricate myself. I'm really happy to read Yan Ye's novel this time, and see the follow-up I've been longing for (although I most want to see Takao and Koyuki being together directly). Takao and Koyuki finally see each other again, and their feelings burst out at the moment they face each other ( Just like the ending of Your Name (Mitsuha and Taki meet), I was deeply moved and couldn't help but think about what will happen next, how they will embrace each other, what they will express to each other, etc. (It's a pity that it's gone again here, Mr. Shinkai Makoto, you make me feel a little uncomfortable...). But this also gave me the fantasy of Yan Ye's follow-up. Alas, this is also a contradiction, so I can only continue to like it.
The animation made me burst into tears, and the novel also made my heart swell.
Brother Cheng, you can consider a continuation of the story of Ye Ye.
But I hope that when the wind and rain come, I can keep you here
It's quite beautiful, but some people can't understand it.
I seem to have watched this anime a long time ago. Or the Forest of Fireflies? Forgot.
Read it when you're bored while traveling. To be honest, the author always changes his perspective and it's a bit uncomfortable to read. But the story itself quite attracted me.
Go catch up on anime when you have time. The author said at the end that writing novels is easier than making animated expressions. This is indeed the charm of words.
Ciao
23.9.27
venezia, Italy.
The ending is happy, the two of them are definitely together. A love affair that spanned twelve years! ! !
The novel Garden of Words supplements a lot of content from the animation 😆, and I have read it many times
I finished reading the paper version in three and a half hours. It was very interesting and left me with a long aftertaste.
Why can't I open the second chapter?
I remember there was a sequel, is it available here?
Meow, who translated this? Is it a human-machine translation? Some key sentences simply don't look like they can be translated by humans. There is no charm at all.
After watching the anime, I came here to watch it. I felt comfortable with the ending.
There is faint thunder and a hazy sky, but I hope the wind and rain will come and keep you here. There is faint thunder and a hazy sky. Even if it doesn't rain, I will stay here. ——Man'yoshu·Thunder God Tanka After watching all the works of Makoto Shinkai that I can find resources for (from the very early "Voice of the Star" to "Weathering With You" which was just released in China 10 days ago and some other short films), "The Garden of Words" is still my favorite. Maybe it is because I have an inexplicable yearning for the world of Kotono, or maybe I am attracted by the emotions depicted by Kotono and cannot extricate myself. I'm really happy to read Yan Ye's novel this time, and see the follow-up I've been longing for (although I most want to see Takao and Koyuki being together directly). Takao and Koyuki finally see each other again, and their feelings burst out at the moment they face each other ( Just like the ending of Your Name (Mitsuha and Taki meet), I was deeply moved and couldn't help but think about what will happen next, how they will embrace each other, what they will express to each other, etc. (It's a pity that it's gone again here, Mr. Shinkai Makoto, you make me feel a little uncomfortable...). But this also gave me the fantasy of Yan Ye's follow-up. Alas, this is also a contradiction, so I can only continue to like it.
The animation made me burst into tears, and the novel also made my heart swell.
Brother Cheng, you can consider a continuation of the story of Ye Ye.
But I hope that when the wind and rain come, I can keep you here
It's quite beautiful, but some people can't understand it.
I seem to have watched this anime a long time ago. Or the Forest of Fireflies? Forgot. Read it when you're bored while traveling. To be honest, the author always changes his perspective and it's a bit uncomfortable to read. But the story itself quite attracted me. Go catch up on anime when you have time. The author said at the end that writing novels is easier than making animated expressions. This is indeed the charm of words. Ciao 23.9.27 venezia, Italy.
The ending is happy, the two of them are definitely together. A love affair that spanned twelve years! ! !
The novel Garden of Words supplements a lot of content from the animation 😆, and I have read it many times
I finished reading the paper version in three and a half hours. It was very interesting and left me with a long aftertaste.
Why can't I open the second chapter?
I remember there was a sequel, is it available here?
Meow, who translated this? Is it a human-machine translation? Some key sentences simply don't look like they can be translated by humans. There is no charm at all.