Frank
Hello, this is Frank.
During the long weekend, I picked up an old favorite from Kadokawa Bunko’s Mystery All-Stars series—and was instantly hooked by the title story: The Perfect Crime, or The Invisible Fangs of Virtue.
Is a perfect crime even possible?
This chilling tale opens with that very question and logically breaks down the necessary conditions for such a crime. It explores the psychology of the criminal and the unseen traps that lie in wait.
One of the biggest obstacles? Ego. The craving to be noticed. Even when hidden, the need to prove oneself often betrays the perfect plan.
In this story, a woman attempts to murder her husband flawlessly. But in the end, she’s imprisoned—monitored 24/7 through a tiny peephole in a four-mat cell. Her self-display doomed her attempt.
Perhaps only someone who reaches a state of pure “nothingness,” free from any ego, can execute a perfect crime. But even then, the final trap always looms.
What struck me most was not just the psychological suspense, but the deeper commentary on female cunning versus male detachment. It made me think about why women in competitive fields like shogi have struggled to match male professionals—not because they’re lacking, but because true mastery often demands complete self-sacrifice and emotionless resolve.
Pain is part of any world where victory matters. And growth—especially for women breaking through traditional roles—requires pushing those emotional and physical limits further.
Perfect crime and professional shogi—two very different worlds. Yet somehow, the mindset required overlaps in unexpected ways.
Want to know what “The Invisible Fangs of Virtue” really are? Give it a read.
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