「二人(ふたり)に負けない(まけない)立派(りっぱ)な芸術家(げいじゅつか)になってみせる」と誓って(ちかって)ペンを握った(にぎった)

A cruel letter arrives for Nojima, left behind in Japan: 'Omiya and Sugiko are getting married in Paris.' At the betrayal of his trusted best friend, Nojima collapsed crying in fierce anger and the deep pain of heartbreak. However, he did not end in despair. Swearing 'I will become a magnificent artist who will not lose to them,' he converted his anger into creative energy and stood up strongly once again. The highest masterpiece of Taisho literature depicting the setback and overcoming of youth.