ぼくは怖くない (ハヤカワepi文庫)

The setting feels so vivid and authentic—I'm curious whether real locations or personal experiences influenced the choice of landscape and atmosphere.

Viewing the world through the child's eyes made the fear more intense but also more poignant. How did the author decide to portray innocence amidst danger?

At times, I found myself more moved by the boy's internal struggle than the plot twists. Was this emotional focus a conscious choice to highlight childhood resilience?