My name is Asuka Sakurai and I live in Osaka, Japan.
I am writing a novel called "Shinya's Traveling Photo Studio."
This is the story of Shinya, a wheelchair user, overcoming all sorts of obstacles and growing as a photographer.
There are no flashy plot developments or characters with special abilities.
Still, there is only Shinya's everyday life. In other words, "nothing happens, but something is definitely happening." The story progresses in this calm worldview.
I'm not aiming for perfect English.
I just want you to know-there's someone named Shinya, living in Japan.
He's real to me. I hope he becomes real to you, too.
If you don't mind, would you like to join us in watching Shinya grow up?
Thank you.
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