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In a little district west of Washington Square the streets have run crazy and broken themselves into small strips called “places.” These “places” make strange angles and curves. One street crosses itself a time or two. An artist once discovered a valuable possibility in this street. Suppose a collector with a bill for paints, paper and canvas should, in traversing this route, suddenly meet…

Originally published in 1963, “Fountains in the Rain” is a short story by Yukio Mishima, one of Japan’s most acclaimed authors. This story explores a breakup on a rainy day, where emotions turn unexpectedly. Read the full story below. The boy was tired of walking in the rain dragging the girl, heavy as a sandbag and weeping continually, around with him. A short while…