The 100-Yen God

The 100-Yen God is a hauntingly introspective novel that delves into the fractured psyche of Haruki Seno a disillusioned graduate student and part-time English teacher grappling with academic pressure existential dread and the suffocating weight of societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of a rigid academic system and the whispers of a mysterious urban legend the story explores themes of identity isolation and the desperate search for meaning in a world that demands perfection. When Haruki encounters an old vending machine rumored to grant wishes for a 100-yen coin he is drawn into a surreal journey that blurs the lines between reality and despair. His path intertwines with Renji Kurosawa a troubled student whose scars—both visible and hidden—mirror Haruki’s own struggles. As their lives unravel secrets surface forcing them to confront the ghosts of their pasts and the crushing weight of unfulfilled desires. With lyrical prose and raw emotional depth The 100-Yen God examines the cost of conformity the fragility of human connection and the quiet rebellions that define us.It delves deeply into mental health struggles trauma and the search for redemption in a world that often demands perfection while punishing vulnerability. This novel will resonate with readers drawn to literary fiction and psychological drama—anyone who has ever questioned their place in the world and the price of their dreams.