아쿠타가와 류노스케
갓파 ― 아쿠타가와 류노스케 원작・웨이소설판 ― 도쿄 교외의 한 정신병원. 환자 23호는 찾아오는 사람 누구에게나 같은 이야기를 들려준다. 삼 년 전 여름, 안개 낀 가미코치 계곡에서 갓파 한 마리를 쫓다가 깊은 구멍으로 떨어졌다는 이야기. 그리고 눈을 떠 보니, 그곳은 갓파들의 나라였다는 이야기. 태어날지 말지를 배 속의 아이에게 묻는 부모. 실업한 직공을 고기로 만들어 먹는 공장. 사랑하는 암컷에게 쫓겨 다니는 수컷들. 인간이 진지하게 여기는 것을 비웃고, 인간이 웃는 것을 진지하게 여기는 이상한 나라. 웃기고, 기묘하고, 끝내 서늘해지는 이야기. 아쿠타가와가 세상을 떠나기 다섯 달 전에 남긴 마지막 풍자를, 새 삽화와 함께 다시 읽는다.
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Number 23
A patient at a mental hospital in the outskirts of Tokyo. Three years ago, while chasing a kappa in Kamikochi, he claims he fell into the land of the kappa, and he tells this story to anyone who visits him.

Bagh
The fisherman Kappa. The very Kappa I first encountered in the mountains and chased after, who takes care of me in Kappa Country.

Chak
Kappa doctor. The doctor examines 'me' for the first time after I fall into the land of the Kappa, and teaches me about the Kappa's body and customs while living as neighbors.

Raf
Kappa student. A guide and friend of 'me'. Always in a situation where he is chased by females.

Talk
The poet Gappa, who claims to be a superman, despises the family system and advocates for free love, yet envies the harmonious families of others.

Mag
Philosopher Gappa. Observing the world while writing "The Fool's Words" in a dark room without a single window.

Krabak
The musician known as a genius, Gappa. Arrogant, but his rival Lokman is afraid of him.

Ge-el
The president of the glass company. A capitalist among capitalists in the land of Kappa, he has a smile as big as a large ship.

Pep
Judge Gappa. He explains the laws and punishments of the Gappa nation to 'me'.

Elder
Elder of the Living Church's temple. He guides 'me' and Raf through the temple while sharing the teachings of the Living Church.
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