A historical story built around a tragedy associated with the Amago clan. It is an early work that anticipates Naoki Takahashi's later fiction, focusing on the memory of the defeated and the sorrow of warrior society.

From the shadow of the Amago clan's fall, the story draws out the voices of the defeated.

“Kitakaze no Runner” is an award-winning newcomer story centered on running, solitude, and the will to move forward. The cold wind suggested by the title supports the tension and momentum of the young protagonist.

A body running through the north wind keeps searching for a reason to move forward.