Taishō Itsuwari Bridal: Migawari Hanayome to Gunpuku no Kizuna uses the fake bridal contract to interrogate authenticity in relationships and society. The substitute bride Hanae and Major Genichirō (“G”) embody the contradictions of their era: between tradition and modernity, obligation and desire, falsehood and truth. The novel’s enduring appeal lies in its refusal to resolve these tensions – instead, it celebrates the itsuwari (false) as a space where genuine love can paradoxically grow. Further research might compare TIB to contemporary Korean fake marriage webtoons or Meiji-era hanayome narratives in Ihara Saikaku.
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