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Tatsuo Kaji's "The Little Corpse of the Dragon God Pond" was published by Bluehole Six.
Bluehole Six is a publishing company that has been overwhelmingly number one in the number of mystery and detective novels published every year since its founding.
We have been publishing works by unpublished domestic authors such as 'Yuki Haruo', 'Miki Akiko', 'Asakura Akinari', 'Hayasaka Yabusaka', and 'Furuta Den', as well as works by 'Oh Seung-ho' (the late Katsuhiro) and 'Usami Makoto', who were not yet well known in Korea, as Bluehole Six's mission.
In particular, by consistently publishing Nakayama Shichiri's works in series, Nakayama Shichiri has become a popular author representing Japan.
This can also be said to be an achievement and goal unique to Bluehole Six Publishing Company.
"The Little Corpse of the Dragon God's Pond" is a work that has built a reputation among enthusiasts as a "god of foreshadowing" and a "legend," and is finally a full-fledged mystery of a legend that has been revived after 40 years.
It comprehensively displays the essence of a classic mystery, including dazzling tricks, perfect foreshadowing, logical completion, and dense development, as well as the sense of loss before and after the war, the guilt surrounding family, and the dark psychology of the human abyss.
Bluehole Six is a publishing company that has been overwhelmingly number one in the number of mystery and detective novels published every year since its founding.
We have been publishing works by unpublished domestic authors such as 'Yuki Haruo', 'Miki Akiko', 'Asakura Akinari', 'Hayasaka Yabusaka', and 'Furuta Den', as well as works by 'Oh Seung-ho' (the late Katsuhiro) and 'Usami Makoto', who were not yet well known in Korea, as Bluehole Six's mission.
In particular, by consistently publishing Nakayama Shichiri's works in series, Nakayama Shichiri has become a popular author representing Japan.
This can also be said to be an achievement and goal unique to Bluehole Six Publishing Company.
"The Little Corpse of the Dragon God's Pond" is a work that has built a reputation among enthusiasts as a "god of foreshadowing" and a "legend," and is finally a full-fledged mystery of a legend that has been revived after 40 years.
It comprehensively displays the essence of a classic mystery, including dazzling tricks, perfect foreshadowing, logical completion, and dense development, as well as the sense of loss before and after the war, the guilt surrounding family, and the dark psychology of the human abyss.
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Chapter 1: The Hungry Crowd
Chapter 2: Dragon's Mountain Sacrifice
Chapter 3 C=16 Mixing Method
Chapter 4: The Moment of Murder
Chapter 5: Crack and Catastrophe
Commentary by Shinzo Mitsuda
Translator's Note
Chapter 2: Dragon's Mountain Sacrifice
Chapter 3 C=16 Mixing Method
Chapter 4: The Moment of Murder
Chapter 5: Crack and Catastrophe
Commentary by Shinzo Mitsuda
Translator's Note
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Did my mother utter those words with the last of her reason, knowing that death was imminent?
--- From "First Sentence"
“Tomoichi, your younger brother has been murdered.
Shuji was murdered… … .
--- p.8
“Your younger sibling... was murdered? Did you have a younger sibling, Professor?”
"huh.
It's already been over 20 years.
To be exact, during the war 23 years ago… … .”
“He was murdered?”
--- p.17
"yes.
My younger brother died in an accident.
And then my mother ran and got my brother's remains.
That's all.
“I can’t shake the feeling that it’s artificial, like something has been overly simplistic.”
--- p.78
'Shuji was murdered.'
Maybe this was the beginning of the story.
Perhaps my mother was suppressing her anger rather than her sadness.
Only then did Tomoichi begin to understand the meaning of his mother's words just before she died.
It is unclear whether Suji died in an accident or was murdered by someone.
The mere fact that the cremation had already taken place before the mother arrived was enough to allow her to say that her son had been 'murdered'.
--- p.90
“I think it’s still too early for a famous detective to appear.
When the time comes, I will ask for your cooperation.
Anyway, what became clear after two days of investigation was that my brother's death was the result of some action... no, to be precise, someone's will.
“I’ll try to figure it out somehow.”
There was a resolute will in Domoichi's voice.
--- p.98
I felt it a little while ago, but in this town, people's secret eyes, ears, and mouths seem to be entangled like a spider's web.
So, information may be transmitted in an instant.
It is also possible that the villagers already know that Tomoichi is the older brother of the boy who died in the village, and that he has come to investigate the truth behind the death.
But why on earth would they start surveillance and tailing so immediately?
Is there something hidden in my younger brother Shuji's death that he doesn't want to be found out about?
--- pp.154-155
Kyoko hesitated for a moment to answer.
Then, uncharacteristically, he opened his mouth cautiously.
“It’s already been 23 years.
It's a story that no one would bring up unless there was a special occasion.
To be honest, I don't want to bring it up again and play the villain for no reason.
“It’s a small town, so even one thing like that could make me feel uncomfortable in the village.”
--- p.223
"Huh? Then what happens? How long are you going to keep me locked up here?"
Then, the timid Hanashima showed a look of bewilderment.
There was sorrow in his voice.
- Locked up.
There is no such intention whatsoever.
I'm just worried that there might be serious aftereffects...
--- p.232
Tomoichi was speechless for a while.
I had no doubt that the inspiration for the flag was somehow involved in my brother's death, but I never thought that there would be rumors that he had killed his brother.
“Mr. Tomoichi.
“This is precisely why I told Mr. Tomoichi that he had a motive.”
Kawana's voice was filled with anticipation for a clear response from the other person.
“I’ve never heard such a rumor before.
--- p.258
“Unfortunately, not at all.
Even if you're a great detective, you can't know anything unless you see the scene a little more or listen to people's stories.
“It’s already dark today, so I’ll give it my all starting tomorrow morning.”
The red glow of the sunset had already disappeared and the deep blue of evening twilight had begun to take over.
--- p.266
“I don’t think there’s anyone who hasn’t felt murderous at least once in their life.
Rather, wouldn’t it be normal for a person to harbor murderous intentions at times?”
“But why don’t most of them actually kill people?”
“There is a clear line between harboring murderous intent and actually carrying it out.
“Most people, when they get to that line, they almost reflexively step back.”
“Some of them aren’t like that?”
"huh.
There is a difference in whether you feel a great deal of resistance to crossing that line or not, but in the end, you cross it.
“That’s the killer.”
“Where does the difference between overcoming and not overcoming come from?”
“Isn’t it innate?”
“Is it a genetic trait?”
“Isn’t that right? Okay, let’s go.”
--- pp.271-273
At that moment, Tomoichi felt murderous intent.
The meaning of human murderous intent that I spoke with Mio yesterday struck me deeply.
True murderous intent is this simple.
When a human being who I can't seem to get any satisfaction from no matter how many times I kill him exists right in front of me like this.
--- p.359
“If we were to compare it to a mystery novel, this is the point where all the clues to deduce the culprit have emerged.”
--- From "First Sentence"
“Tomoichi, your younger brother has been murdered.
Shuji was murdered… … .
--- p.8
“Your younger sibling... was murdered? Did you have a younger sibling, Professor?”
"huh.
It's already been over 20 years.
To be exact, during the war 23 years ago… … .”
“He was murdered?”
--- p.17
"yes.
My younger brother died in an accident.
And then my mother ran and got my brother's remains.
That's all.
“I can’t shake the feeling that it’s artificial, like something has been overly simplistic.”
--- p.78
'Shuji was murdered.'
Maybe this was the beginning of the story.
Perhaps my mother was suppressing her anger rather than her sadness.
Only then did Tomoichi begin to understand the meaning of his mother's words just before she died.
It is unclear whether Suji died in an accident or was murdered by someone.
The mere fact that the cremation had already taken place before the mother arrived was enough to allow her to say that her son had been 'murdered'.
--- p.90
“I think it’s still too early for a famous detective to appear.
When the time comes, I will ask for your cooperation.
Anyway, what became clear after two days of investigation was that my brother's death was the result of some action... no, to be precise, someone's will.
“I’ll try to figure it out somehow.”
There was a resolute will in Domoichi's voice.
--- p.98
I felt it a little while ago, but in this town, people's secret eyes, ears, and mouths seem to be entangled like a spider's web.
So, information may be transmitted in an instant.
It is also possible that the villagers already know that Tomoichi is the older brother of the boy who died in the village, and that he has come to investigate the truth behind the death.
But why on earth would they start surveillance and tailing so immediately?
Is there something hidden in my younger brother Shuji's death that he doesn't want to be found out about?
--- pp.154-155
Kyoko hesitated for a moment to answer.
Then, uncharacteristically, he opened his mouth cautiously.
“It’s already been 23 years.
It's a story that no one would bring up unless there was a special occasion.
To be honest, I don't want to bring it up again and play the villain for no reason.
“It’s a small town, so even one thing like that could make me feel uncomfortable in the village.”
--- p.223
"Huh? Then what happens? How long are you going to keep me locked up here?"
Then, the timid Hanashima showed a look of bewilderment.
There was sorrow in his voice.
- Locked up.
There is no such intention whatsoever.
I'm just worried that there might be serious aftereffects...
--- p.232
Tomoichi was speechless for a while.
I had no doubt that the inspiration for the flag was somehow involved in my brother's death, but I never thought that there would be rumors that he had killed his brother.
“Mr. Tomoichi.
“This is precisely why I told Mr. Tomoichi that he had a motive.”
Kawana's voice was filled with anticipation for a clear response from the other person.
“I’ve never heard such a rumor before.
--- p.258
“Unfortunately, not at all.
Even if you're a great detective, you can't know anything unless you see the scene a little more or listen to people's stories.
“It’s already dark today, so I’ll give it my all starting tomorrow morning.”
The red glow of the sunset had already disappeared and the deep blue of evening twilight had begun to take over.
--- p.266
“I don’t think there’s anyone who hasn’t felt murderous at least once in their life.
Rather, wouldn’t it be normal for a person to harbor murderous intentions at times?”
“But why don’t most of them actually kill people?”
“There is a clear line between harboring murderous intent and actually carrying it out.
“Most people, when they get to that line, they almost reflexively step back.”
“Some of them aren’t like that?”
"huh.
There is a difference in whether you feel a great deal of resistance to crossing that line or not, but in the end, you cross it.
“That’s the killer.”
“Where does the difference between overcoming and not overcoming come from?”
“Isn’t it innate?”
“Is it a genetic trait?”
“Isn’t that right? Okay, let’s go.”
--- pp.271-273
At that moment, Tomoichi felt murderous intent.
The meaning of human murderous intent that I spoke with Mio yesterday struck me deeply.
True murderous intent is this simple.
When a human being who I can't seem to get any satisfaction from no matter how many times I kill him exists right in front of me like this.
--- p.359
“If we were to compare it to a mystery novel, this is the point where all the clues to deduce the culprit have emerged.”
--- p.378
Publisher's Review
A shocking mystery uncovered by the 'God of Foreshadowing'!
“Your brother was murdered.”
The protagonist, Tomoichi Nakajo, a professor of architecture at Kanto University's Faculty of Engineering, hears his mother's final words while watching over her deathbed: "Your younger brother was murdered."
Tomoichi, who only knew that his younger brother had drowned in the mountain village of Yamakura in Chiba Prefecture, where he had gone on a school excursion during the war, begins to search for the truth through his mother's last words.
However, the closed nature and anxiety of post-war rural Japan, the deep mountain villages that seem to be a mixture of curse and madness, the villagers who seem to be hiding something, and the secrets and distrust surrounding the village's prestigious family make the truth about my brother's death even more mysterious.
As strange events occur one after another, it becomes clear that some kind of scheme and conspiracy is lurking behind the scenes... What secret is hidden behind the death of Tomoichi's younger brother?
Based on this grand plot, the author installs detailed foreshadowing and tricks throughout the work.
Of course, this is not all.
This adds spatial and psychological tension, maximizing the thrill of finally putting the puzzle together.
As shocking as the mother's last words are, the truth that is ultimately revealed will undoubtedly be thrilling.
The author's unique energy, which powerfully leads the reader to the shocking truth, also completely dominates the work.
Moreover, the sight of the unfolding plot unfolding infinitely, with no way of knowing what will happen next, instantly overwhelms mystery readers.
Shinzo Mitsuda cites “detailed foreshadowing” and “devices that induce illusion” as reasons why “The Little Corpse of the Dragon God Pond” was an interesting read.
'Foreshadowing' is the most crucial element in increasing the completeness of a full-fledged mystery, and its quality and quantity are the key to its evaluation.
Additionally, he highly values the effectiveness of foreshadowing, which is a clue that helps the reader's reasoning, and 'red herrings' (false clues) that lead the reasoning in the wrong direction, which function very effectively within the work.
Attention was paid to the dense and rich foreshadowing.
"The Little Corpse of the Dragon God's Pond" was published in 1979 and was out of print for a while.
The work, which was talked about like a legend among enthusiasts, was republished locally in 2022 and will be published in Korea in 2025.
I hope you, the readers, will experience for yourself the secret to why this work still captivates readers even today, over 40 years later.
Surely, all readers who read the work will fall into the same dilemma.
The author's smile that says, "Did you get hit?"
It's actually quite pleasant because it seems to be drawn before my eyes.
(Shinzo Mitsuda)
Tatsuo Kaji was born in Gifu Prefecture in 1928. After graduating from the English Literature Department of Keio University, he worked at a publishing company before making his full-fledged entry into the world of mystery novels in 1952 when he published the short story "White Road" in the magazine "Jewel."
Until his death from esophageal cancer in 1990, he left behind many mysteries that vividly depicted the dark side of Japanese society and human psychology entangled in war with their characteristically meticulous plots, including 『Transparent Season』, 『King Lear Dies in a Locked Room』, 『Kiyosato Plateau Murder Villa』, and 『The Youth Labyrinth Murder Case』, which are his representative works and winners of the 23rd Edogawa Rampo Award.
Japanese fans describe his work as "a well-balanced masterpiece that repeatedly defies readers' expectations."
According to Shinzo Mitsuda, Tatsuo Kaji is actually called a "romance mystery writer," and some critics have even said that his works are somewhat weak in mystery elements.
Shinzo Mitsuda himself also paid attention to the social customs and appeal of the youth novel presented by the author.
But of course, he defends himself by pointing out that the author has never neglected the element of mystery.
And what supports this claim of Mitsuda Shinzo is 『The Little Corpse in the Dragon God Pond』.
In other words, 『The Little Corpse of the Dragon God Pond』 is Tatsuo Kaji's masterpiece that immediately refutes previous evaluations surrounding his work.
Through this work, the author demonstrates the essence of a true mystery and completely resolves the criticism that it lacks detective elements.
For this reason, The Little Corpse of the Dragon God's Pond has been passed down as a legend among mystery readers.
The dense plot, the haunting foreshadowing, and the shocking twist at the end captivated the hearts of mystery readers of all time, making it hard to believe that this work was published in 1979.
However, as it went out of print, it became even more legendary among readers as it was no longer available to read unless you found a used copy.
Finally, thanks to the enthusiasm of readers, a project to republish Tatsuo Kaji's works began in Japan in 2022.
The first work was 『The Little Corpse in the Dragon God Pond』.
This is the moment when a work that has been hidden for a long time shines once again.
The reason why "The Little Corpse in the Dragon's Pond" still stands as a masterpiece today is probably because it is not centered around a flashy setting or theme, but rather has the format of a genuine mystery.
The authenticity of what truly makes a mystery stand out is further enhanced, and the twist at the end delivers even more thrills and pleasure.
I hope you feel the amazing thrill of “all of this is connected.”
“Your brother was murdered.”
The protagonist, Tomoichi Nakajo, a professor of architecture at Kanto University's Faculty of Engineering, hears his mother's final words while watching over her deathbed: "Your younger brother was murdered."
Tomoichi, who only knew that his younger brother had drowned in the mountain village of Yamakura in Chiba Prefecture, where he had gone on a school excursion during the war, begins to search for the truth through his mother's last words.
However, the closed nature and anxiety of post-war rural Japan, the deep mountain villages that seem to be a mixture of curse and madness, the villagers who seem to be hiding something, and the secrets and distrust surrounding the village's prestigious family make the truth about my brother's death even more mysterious.
As strange events occur one after another, it becomes clear that some kind of scheme and conspiracy is lurking behind the scenes... What secret is hidden behind the death of Tomoichi's younger brother?
Based on this grand plot, the author installs detailed foreshadowing and tricks throughout the work.
Of course, this is not all.
This adds spatial and psychological tension, maximizing the thrill of finally putting the puzzle together.
As shocking as the mother's last words are, the truth that is ultimately revealed will undoubtedly be thrilling.
The author's unique energy, which powerfully leads the reader to the shocking truth, also completely dominates the work.
Moreover, the sight of the unfolding plot unfolding infinitely, with no way of knowing what will happen next, instantly overwhelms mystery readers.
Shinzo Mitsuda cites “detailed foreshadowing” and “devices that induce illusion” as reasons why “The Little Corpse of the Dragon God Pond” was an interesting read.
'Foreshadowing' is the most crucial element in increasing the completeness of a full-fledged mystery, and its quality and quantity are the key to its evaluation.
Additionally, he highly values the effectiveness of foreshadowing, which is a clue that helps the reader's reasoning, and 'red herrings' (false clues) that lead the reasoning in the wrong direction, which function very effectively within the work.
Attention was paid to the dense and rich foreshadowing.
"The Little Corpse of the Dragon God's Pond" was published in 1979 and was out of print for a while.
The work, which was talked about like a legend among enthusiasts, was republished locally in 2022 and will be published in Korea in 2025.
I hope you, the readers, will experience for yourself the secret to why this work still captivates readers even today, over 40 years later.
Surely, all readers who read the work will fall into the same dilemma.
The author's smile that says, "Did you get hit?"
It's actually quite pleasant because it seems to be drawn before my eyes.
(Shinzo Mitsuda)
Tatsuo Kaji was born in Gifu Prefecture in 1928. After graduating from the English Literature Department of Keio University, he worked at a publishing company before making his full-fledged entry into the world of mystery novels in 1952 when he published the short story "White Road" in the magazine "Jewel."
Until his death from esophageal cancer in 1990, he left behind many mysteries that vividly depicted the dark side of Japanese society and human psychology entangled in war with their characteristically meticulous plots, including 『Transparent Season』, 『King Lear Dies in a Locked Room』, 『Kiyosato Plateau Murder Villa』, and 『The Youth Labyrinth Murder Case』, which are his representative works and winners of the 23rd Edogawa Rampo Award.
Japanese fans describe his work as "a well-balanced masterpiece that repeatedly defies readers' expectations."
According to Shinzo Mitsuda, Tatsuo Kaji is actually called a "romance mystery writer," and some critics have even said that his works are somewhat weak in mystery elements.
Shinzo Mitsuda himself also paid attention to the social customs and appeal of the youth novel presented by the author.
But of course, he defends himself by pointing out that the author has never neglected the element of mystery.
And what supports this claim of Mitsuda Shinzo is 『The Little Corpse in the Dragon God Pond』.
In other words, 『The Little Corpse of the Dragon God Pond』 is Tatsuo Kaji's masterpiece that immediately refutes previous evaluations surrounding his work.
Through this work, the author demonstrates the essence of a true mystery and completely resolves the criticism that it lacks detective elements.
For this reason, The Little Corpse of the Dragon God's Pond has been passed down as a legend among mystery readers.
The dense plot, the haunting foreshadowing, and the shocking twist at the end captivated the hearts of mystery readers of all time, making it hard to believe that this work was published in 1979.
However, as it went out of print, it became even more legendary among readers as it was no longer available to read unless you found a used copy.
Finally, thanks to the enthusiasm of readers, a project to republish Tatsuo Kaji's works began in Japan in 2022.
The first work was 『The Little Corpse in the Dragon God Pond』.
This is the moment when a work that has been hidden for a long time shines once again.
The reason why "The Little Corpse in the Dragon's Pond" still stands as a masterpiece today is probably because it is not centered around a flashy setting or theme, but rather has the format of a genuine mystery.
The authenticity of what truly makes a mystery stand out is further enhanced, and the twist at the end delivers even more thrills and pleasure.
I hope you feel the amazing thrill of “all of this is connected.”
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: October 22, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 480 pages | 544g | 136*196*25mm
- ISBN13: 9791193149591
- ISBN10: 1193149592
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