One possible theme could be abundance. Since it has 'fat time' in the title, it might be about times of plenty, whether it's in terms of resources, relationships or experiences.
I haven't actually read 'fat time and other stories' so I can only guess. 'Fat time' might be a creative way of describing a time that is thick with events, emotions or substances. The 'other stories' part implies that there are multiple tales within this work. It could be a book of short stories that explore different aspects of a particular culture or community during what the author calls 'fat time'. Maybe it's about the good times, the bad times and everything in between that make up the fabric of these stories.
I'm not entirely sure who all the main characters are without reading the book. However, it's likely that there are characters related to the historical settings in which the fat man is placed. These could be people from different social classes, like a nobleman who looks down on the fat man, or a poor beggar who has an unexpected encounter with him. There might also be family members or acquaintances of the fat man that are central to some of the stories, perhaps showing different sides of his personality or how he is perceived within his own social circle.
One possible theme could be the human condition. The 'fat man' might symbolize certain aspects of society or individuals within it, perhaps exploring how people are perceived or how they interact with the world around them.
Many fat anime characters are memorable for their unique designs. Their clothing might be specially tailored to fit their large frames, and they may have exaggerated features like big bellies or round cheeks. Their physical appearance can also play a role in the story's themes. For example, a fat character might go on a journey of self - improvement, either physically by losing weight or in terms of character growth, which can be an interesting and inspiring part of the fat anime story.
Since I don't have detailed knowledge of this book, it might include stories that revolve around the concept of 'closing time' which could be the end of a day, the shutting down of a business, or the conclusion of a relationship. And the 'other stories' part could be a collection of different short tales that are related in some thematic way, like all being about human emotions during different types of endings.
Well, without having read the book 'Recorded Time and Other Stories', it could be that the stories within are centered around the concept of time. Maybe some stories are about how time affects relationships, or how certain events are remembered over time. It could also contain tales of different eras, like how people lived in the past and how that compares to the present, all within the context of these 'recorded times'.
Sorry, I'm not familiar with the author of this work. It could be a relatively unknown author or a new release that I haven't come across yet. You might want to check with local bookstores or literary communities to find out.
Some words for 'long time' in stories could be 'ages', 'eons', or 'eras'. For example, 'It had been ages since he last visited his hometown.' Here, 'ages' gives the sense of a very long period.