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So far the best Japanese story I have read
The story could have easily been sliced in half and have remained the same in its plot sequence. Despite the book's length, this is an excellent title that raises reader awareness on the social issue of futōkō (不登校), or school truancy in Japan. Specifically, it delves into various students' lives and the psychology behind their decisions to stop attending classes. When the 7 middle school students end up in a solitary castle in a realm behind their shining mirrors, they may receive one granted wish if they find a key that Okami-sama indicates is in the castle.
Although I don't have nearly as much familiarity with Japanese writing styles to 100% confirm this, I have heard and read multiple Japanese native speakers state that this writing style is not always coherent. Also, I wouldn't consider this story a mystery despite some Japanese bookseller sites marketing it as one. Nonetheless, it is excellent in its own right and the anime and mnga adaptations are amazing too. I recommend this.