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Original Title	父を売る子
Author	牧野 信一
Genre	Modern Short Fiction
Author Type	Male Author
Summary	Makino Shinichi, a writer grappling with his craft and his complicated family, finds his life irrevocably altered by his tempestuous relationship with his father. After years of shared drinks, sharp words, and unspoken tensions, a short story the son writes—born from his agonizing reflections—provokes an explosive rage. "I'll never speak to that bastard again," the father declares, severing their already fragile bond. Yet, this bitter chasm paradoxically liberates the writer, fueling a "reckless abandon" that compels him to confront their past with unflinching honesty. He begins a new, audacious narrative, determined to unearth the truth of their tangled connection. "The Child Who Sells His Father" promises a raw and captivating journey into filial devotion, resentment, and the transformative power of art.