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Junko TakaseContemporary Literature · Literary Fiction
May You Have Delicious Meals
In a Saitama office, the subtle power dynamics of workplace culture are laid bare through the lens of food. Nitani finds himself caught between Ashikawa, a sweet colleague he feels obligated to, and the bolder, uninhibited Oshio, his drinking buddy. As outsiders struggling against the rigid status quo, Nitani and Oshio grow closer, navigating the absurd rules that govern their lives. This witty novel explores the tensions between indulgence and restraint, and the stark reality of modern office existence.