Alice in Kyoto Forest, Volume 2
(Author) Mai MochizukiAlice is certainly not in her world anymore. This version of Kyoto is magical and confusing -- and Alice can't seem to find her childhood first love, Ren, the person she believes summoned her to this Kyoto in the first place. Strangely enough, the Imperial Crown Prince looks startlingly like Ren... but if he summoned her here, why doesn't he recognize her? On top of all that, Alice realizes she must discover her heart's true calling in order to remain in Kyoto Forest. If she doesn't find a purpose, she'll rapidly grow old and eventually disappear altogether! Stories and fairy tales have always gotten her through the sadness of her rootless life back at her aunt's house. Perhaps it's time to rely on them once again, here in magical Kyoto Forest.
Mai Mochizuki
Mai Mochizuki is a renowned Japanese author known for her novel "The Last Cherry Blossom," which vividly portrays the devastation of Hiroshima during World War II. Her lyrical prose and poignant storytelling shed light on the human cost of war, making her a powerful voice in contemporary literature.