Saeko Himuro

Ocean Waves, the classic coming-of-age drama that inspired the Studio Ghibli film, is about a young man and his wayward first love who unexpectedly reunite. Now finally available in English, this novel is a poignant exploration of youth and love. After leaving his coastal hometown of Kochi for college in Tokyo, Taku Morisaki makes a surprising discovery. Rikako Muto—who had...