The author, who was born in Japan, describes the experiences of someone
like herself, having returned to Tokyo, working for a Japanese corporation,
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day, a year later, when she resigns. All the characters are drawn
in bold exaggerated style -- as caricatures, which helps make them memorable
and comic; and is a constant reminder that the story should not be taken
seriously: just enjoyed.
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