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Set in Shinjuku in 1947, the story follows a drifting player named Tetsuya who spends his days in mahjong halls. Amid widespread hardship and scarcity, many locals gamble to meet basic needs. Tetsuya initially dominates opponents in the parlors, but encounters a highly skilled rival, Boushu-san, whose mastery reveals limits to Tetsuya’s abilities. The narrative captures the era’s bleak circumstances and the tense, competitive atmosphere of the gambling rooms without revealing outcomes or future developments.