純愛 is a fiction by 村上政彦. It can be read through the themes and narrative texture recognized at the time of the award, where people, places, and events come together.

純愛 links the scene suggested by its title with the author's concerns, retaining the shape of an award-winning work.

Kitchen follows a young woman marked by loss as she moves toward a new form of family, with the kitchen as a place of everyday support. It treats bereavement, loneliness, and the comfort of eating in a clear, restrained style.

キッチン links the scene suggested by its title with the author's concerns, retaining the shape of an award-winning work.