Across an ocean...
James Webb met Sora Katsumi by chance. She was visiting the United States preparing for a heart transplant. He was just doing his job as a bat boy at the ballpark. If it weren't for James' quick thinking, Sora probably wouldn't have made it. They fell in love, but after a short recovery, Sora had to return home to Osaka. This was their last text...
The Tegami (手紙) Letters
Introducing the Cast
And...
Her left eye is blue. This unique characteristic enabled her reconnection with her estranged father, Hokusai. He is on trial for a number of heinous crimes.
Lately...
She feels like she just got a new lease on life after undergoing treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (where the heart grows abnormally)
Interests
She loves art and loves to travel.
Life at Home
She lives with her mom, Shinobu. Her father? That's a long story. Suffice it to say he's Yakuza (Japanese Mafia).
Hometown
Osaka, Japan
Sora Katsumi
勝美 空
And...
Speaks fluent Japanese, thanks to his favorite teacher, Mrs. S.
Lately...
Along with Sora, was key to busting a multinational drug and money laundering cartel.
Interests
Baseball, vintage Japanese motorcycles, and pretty much everything else from Japan.
Life at Home
Lives with his parents and three siblings. In high school but struggles fitting in. Works as a bat boy for the minor league baseball team in Reno.
Hometown
Reno, Nevada
James Webb
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Is the content "family friendly?"
We want families and people of all ages to enjoy The Tegami Letters, but we don't shy away from the actual dangers of criminal activity. No narratives exist where the characters are actively participating in these activities. Harsh language exists but is not pervasive and milder than most PG-13 rated films.
Who is this story for?
The Tegami Letters are based on a YA Fiction novel. Do I need to be familiar with the novel?
The Tegami Letters are meant to be a stand-alone story. Much like one could enjoy the film The Last Crusade without having watched the first two Indiana Jones movies by Stephen Spielberg, reading the companion novel A Bad Hand certainly would add to your experience. Nonetheless, reading the novel is not necessary for enjoying The Tegami Letters.