お目出たき人

お目出たき人, written by Saneatsu Mushanokoji and first published in 1911, is a novel that explores themes of loneliness, desire, and societal expectations. The story follows a protagonist who grapples with his intense longing for love, particularly his infatuation with a woman named Tsuruko, whom he has never spoken to. Through his reflections on unrequited love and the challenges of pursuing a relationship, the narrative offers a poignant examination of human emotions and the complexities of romantic connection in early 20th-century Japan.