In Mieko Kawakami's acclaimed novel 'Heaven,' a 14-year-old boy, mercilessly bullied for his lazy eye, finds a kindred spirit in Kojima, a female classmate also subjected to relentless torment. Their shared suffering forges an unlikely, intense friendship. Through secretive letters, they grapple with the nature of their persecution, questioning the meaning of strength, weakness, and the violence inflicted upon them. This powerful story delves deep into the psychological landscape of adolescence, exploring the devastating effects of bullying and the fragile connections that can bloom in the darkest of places.