Strange as it is, it exists 
It is called Anterograde amnesia - Wikipedia
Oh, and did you come across the WK book club? Although you finished already, maybe you still find some interesting discussions in the threads: 博士の愛した数式 - The Housekeeper and the Professor 🎓🧮 (Intermediate Book Club) - Book Clubs - WaniKani Community
We’d be happy to have you over at the 小川洋子 （おがわようこ) Book club. Next: 密やかな結晶 (starting soon...) 
