This novel follows three generations beginning with the human Buddha: his son Rahula and his grandson Tissa Metteyya. Set in ancient India, it traces the bonds and inheritances of parent and child, bringing bodies and the flow of time vividly to life.

From the Buddha to his child and then his grandchild, a family story crossing long stretches of time unfolds against the landscape of ancient India.

In a city wrapped in blue light before dawn, Takahashi, who lives on his partner's income, searches for a missing cat while looking for work. The novel portrays the impasse of everyday life with humor and urgency.

Before dawn, in a city bathed in blue, begin the days of searching for a cat and a job.