Return to the Most Beautiful Village in the World

Written by Yutaka Kobayashi

Part of the Yamo's Village series

A circus traveler returns to a war-torn village, searching for a lost friend amidst ruins and memories.

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41 pages· ~560L

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Bookroo's summary

Mirado, a circus traveler, yearns for his home, Paghman Village, and his friend Yamo. With news of peace, he embarks on a journey back, aided by strangers' kindness. Upon arrival, he finds the village in ruins and Yamo missing. As hope dwindles, a familiar voice emerges from the crowd, rekindling his spirit. Will Mirado find his friend amidst the devastation?

From the publisher

Mirado has been traveling with the circus all over the world, but he still thinks of Paghman Village and his friend Yamo every day. When he hears the news that the long war will be over, Mirado decides to return to the village, heading east by train, bus, carriage, and finally by foot. Supported by the kindness of people he meets on the way, he finally arrives, but he sees Paghman Village was completely destroyed by the war–and he can’t find Yamo. But one morning as he plays his flute on the street, people gather around, and Mirado hears a familiar voice singing.

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