"Cloud" Is a Cautionary Tale of E-Commerce-and the Summer's Best Action Movie
Briefly

Ryosuke Yoshii, the protagonist of 'Cloud,' finds his ultimate happiness while engaging in e-commerce from the confines of his dim Tokyo apartment. He quickly sells out his inventory, not feeling joy from wealth but from the process itself. As an online reseller, he purchases goods at low prices and then resells them at a markup without regard for the sellers. His interactions reveal a deep indifference to emotion and a desire to eliminate personal connections, reflecting his cynical perspective on relationships and transactions.
Ryosuke Yoshii, the protagonist of 'Cloud,' thrives on the competitive ambience of e-commerce, finding joy in transactions over the wealth amassed through his online reselling.
Yoshii, an online reseller, exhibits indifference to the products he sells, showcasing a growing detachment from emotions and a desire to sever human connections.
Read at The New Yorker
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