[Machine Translation] At the time, the whole city was crazy about the fasting performer. When he began his fast, people's excitement grew day by day. A man who makes a living as a fasting artist. His art, which used to be overwhelmingly popular, is now not even looked at anymore. But he continues to fast. Kafka's masterpiece has been vividly remixed in the modern age by Umino, an illustrator whose works are so beautiful that the eye is instantly glued to them. The 48th volume of the popular "Maiden's Bookshelf" series is now available. This fascinating book can be enjoyed as both a novel and an art book. All illustrations are newly drawn.