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Audition, a chilling novel by Ryū Murakami, revolves around Theme of auditions. The protagonist, Aoyama, a lonely widower, holds auditions to find a new wife. However, the seemingly innocent process takes a sinister turn when he meets Asami, a beautiful but enigmatic woman with a dark past. As the auditions progress, Aoyama becomes increasingly drawn to Asami, unaware of the horrifying secrets she hides.