On a Stormy Night – A Story About Gabu and May

Description

“The Story of Gabu and May” is a Grimm fairy tale about a wolf and a goat in the food chain who become friends overnight and keep their secret friendship. The charming setting of the unique and strange encounter between a wolf and a goat, and the process of strengthening and nurturing their friendship, gives the story a heart-pounding thrill, an epic-like solemnity, and a calming resonance.
Since its publication in Japan in 1994, “The Story of Gabu and Mei” has been broadcast on NHK and has also been produced as a theatrical animation, receiving much love. In Korea, the animation was shown in theaters in 2006, and in 2013, it became known as the motif book for the drama 'Master's Sun', which boasted the highest viewer ratings, including 《On a Stormy Night》, 《Outing》, 《Promise of a Soft Pass》, 《Goat Hunting》 》 《The Danger of Wormwood Hill》 《Hello, Gabu》 All six volumes became a hot topic as they were ranked in the top 6 overall best books in online and offline bookstores.

“Our friendship will never fade… … .”
A heart-warming illustrated fairy tale that penetrates the essence of friendship!

About 1 years have passed since the first volume, “On a Stormy Night,” was published, but the reason why it is still loved so much is because of the power of the story itself and the unique personality of the main character. By using a wolf and a goat as the main characters, who can never be friends in a world of the fittest of the fittest, it shows that even in a world filled with the logic of power, they can become friends if they share heart-to-heart, not appearance, conditions, or status. That's right.
Just like in our real society, forces that are jealous of the seemingly impossible friendship between the two and try to break it appear in “The Story of Gabu and May.” When their secret friendship is discovered and a situation arises where they have to choose whether to be a member of the group they belong to or a secret friend with whom they share their true feelings, the constant conflict between Gabu and May seems to clearly reflect the real society, making readers even more interested. ‘What if it were me? 'What would I do?' It makes me worry.
And in the end, Gabu and Mei ultimately choose to keep their friendship alone. The reason “The Story of Gabu and Mei” is truly a heart-touching work is not only because of Gabu’s sacrifice and Mei’s dedication, but also because of Gabu and Mei’s strong spirit that finally makes a decision for what is precious amidst their fragility and constant worry and conflict to maintain their friendship. It's because of a wise choice.
Even in a biting blizzard, Mei said, “I’m glad to have found a friend who can give up her life,” and “It doesn’t matter whether one of us survives or who starves to death, but I’m so sad that I can never talk to you again.” Yes or no. In 《Goodbye Gabu》, the backstory of Gabu, who caused an avalanche and threw away everything for Mei, and Mei, who survived alone, unfolds even more heart-warming in volume 7.
〈The Story of Gabu and May〉, which ended with 《On a Full Moon Night》. This touching series, which makes people realize the true meaning of friendship across generations, from children to adults, is the best work that allows everyone today, who is becoming increasingly selfish and individualistic, to look back on 'friends' and 'friendship'.