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Junpei is a writer, specializing in short stories about unrequited love. This is the theme of his life. Since university, he has been in love with Sayoko, who married his best friend. Despite everything, the friendship among the three remains intact, unlike the relationship between Sayoko and Junpei's best friend: they have a daughter named Sara but separate shortly after. Over the years, Junpei becomes a sort of surrogate father to Sara. After a terrible earthquake, she suffers from nightmares. Only Junpei can soothe her—with his stories about a bear and his best friend. After Sayoko, Junpei, and Sara visit the zoo together to see the real bears, a connection finally develops between Sayoko and Junpei. That same night, Sara has another nightmare, but Junpei is determined to watch over Sayoko and Sara's sleep forever. Haruki Murakami is a master of the short form. In "Honey Cake," he reveals his big heart for all those who hesitate and waver. Kat Menschik has transformed the shimmering story of the most important Japanese author of our time into unforgettable images.