About
Name: Kotoh
Location: Japan
Bio: Thank you for browsing! I am studying English and translating my novels into English, which I have drawn in Japanese and published.
I try to write stories through folklore and folktales, with a touch of Japanese culture and history. I would be happy if you could become my friend through my works!
Novel
The country of Hoshiwatari
In the enchanting world of Almatria, life is intertwined with the spirits that dwell in plants, animals, materials, and natural phenomena. Yet, after numerous wars, the bond between humans and spirits is fading, creating a divide between those with power and those without.
Amidst this turmoil, siblings Libel, Luminita, and Clara—unable to see the spirits—find themselves orphaned and taken in by the vast western country of Plato. Despite facing prejudice as outcasts, they band together and, with the support of newfound allies, begin to carve out a place for themselves.
As they grow, the siblings delve into the secrets of their world. They encounter the Hoshiwatari, guardians of history and culture; Contezio, the luminary of creation mythology; and Maginanicus, the lost art of mysticism. Their journey leads them to the “Rain of Sebewitalif,” an event that transforms their reality into a mythical realm filled with fairies, yokai, therianthropes, and revenants.
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ホシワタリのあなたへ
精霊と自然が信仰される世界アルマトリア。精霊を見ることのできない私たち兄妹は、孤児として平野の国プラトーへやってきた。
精霊現象との出会い、古代遺跡の調査、アルマトリアでの生活は、新しいことばかりで最初はちょっと不安だったけど、お兄ちゃんとクララと一緒だから頑張れたよ。
やがて私たちは、『伝い手』と呼ばれる一族の人たちと出会い”スヴィウィタリフの雨”という伝承を聞く。
その日からアルマトリアには、妖精や獣人、妖怪、死霊…本当にたくさんの不思議な存在が現れるようになったんだ。
私たちは知識と平和を探求する「ホシワタリ」として、古代の魔術や遺物、歴史について関わっていく……。
この物語は、私たちと世界、神話を巡るお話し。
Illustration
Illustrations of characters and scenes from the novel are created.
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