Twinkle Twinkle
Twinkle Twinkle by Kaori Ekuni is a novel published by Vertical Inc on May 1, 2003, featuring 170 pages in English. The story revolves around Mutsuki and Shoko, who enter into a marriage of convenience to appease their parents. Despite being newlyweds, they have not engaged in a physical relationship and have no intention of doing so, as Mutsuki is openly gay and Shoko struggles with emotional instability. Their arrangement serves as a facade to satisfy familial expectations while they navigate their own personal challenges.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family life and the complexities of LGBTQ+ relationships. The characters’ unconventional union highlights the pressures of societal norms and the realities of marriage, whether genuine or staged. As Mutsuki and Shoko attempt to maintain their charade, they confront the truth that their partnership, while practical, is not without its complications. This first edition offers a unique perspective on the intersection of love, identity, and the expectations placed upon individuals in contemporary society.
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They got married ten days ago. They haven’t had sex yet and they don’t intend to.
As it turned out, the only way to make their parents get off their backs about trying to “find someone” was actually finding somone–with whom to put marriage for show. Mutsuki is stictly gay and has a boyfriend, while Shoko is a clinical case of emotional instability who’s in no shape for a relationship. They’ve each found in the other a perfect partner for a sham marriage. Since the conspirators’ parents know of their own child’s undesirability, but not the spouse’s, the union manages to please them. And while the newlyweds hope, in their own way, to live happily ever after, they inevitably come face t o face with the fact that no marriage real or staged, is a fairy tale.
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