Tsukiko, thirty-eight, works in an office and lives alone. One night she encounters her now retired former high school teacher "Sensei" in a local bar. Despite the 30 year age difference, their relationship develops and grows into love.

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Hiromi Kawakami ; translated by Allison Markin Powell.

Date of publication from publisher's web site.

"First published as The Briefcase by Counterpoint in 2012."--Verso of title page.