Birthday Girl

On her twentieth birthday, she found herself working as a waitress, a routine she had grown accustomed to on Fridays. Though she had hoped for a night of celebration, fate had other plans. Beneath the glow of the restaurant’s lights and the rhythm of the rainy Tokyo streets, an unexpected request alters the course of her evening. Tasked with delivering dinner to the enigmatic owner of the establishment, she unwittingly steps into a world where the mundane collides with the extraordinary. Birthday Girl is a captivating tale that showcases Haruki Murakami’s masterful storytelling, weaving themes of fate and connection in a mesmerizing narrative. This enchanting novella is a special tribute to celebrate Murakami’s 70th birthday, offering readers a glimpse into the moments that can transform an ordinary day into something unforgettable.