At forty-two, he led a predictable life in the offices of Osaka. A stable job, a functional apartment, a well-oiled routine - the kind of existence that doesn't make waves. Some call it wisdom, others resignation.
But one September evening, weary of overtime and mounting paperwork, he accepts a colleague's invitation. A trivial decision, almost insignificant. After all, the Regency Bar is just one establishment among many, nestled in the bustling arteries of the city.
What happened there that night, Yoshirō tells us in his own words. His story is that of a man who discovers, sometimes painfully, that life can still surprise us when we thought we had seen it all.
Born in the Paris region, Cyril Veltin divides his life between France and Japan, two cultures that enrich his literary universe.
Drawn to unusual tales and urban mysteries, he draws inspiration from them to weave his own stories. His writing skillfully blends familiar elements with original plots, giving birth to works such as An Evening at the Regency Bar.
Through his texts, the author seeks to capture the essence of stories that resonate with the collective imagination, while exploring new narrative horizons.