Pathway to Japanese Literature

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Original Title	父
Author	矢田 津世子
Genre	Modern Short Fiction
Author Type	Female Author
Summary	Kikuko’s life in a traditional Japanese household is defined by the stern presence of her father and the quiet void left by her mother’s death. But as her father’s temper grows erratic, an unsettling proposal emerges: to welcome Okie-san, his long-time mistress, into their home as a "carer." This seemingly practical solution shatters Kikuko’s fragile reality, plunging her into a maelstrom of conflicting loyalties and unspoken desires. As the lines between duty and betrayal blur, Kikuko finds herself caught between her lingering devotion to her mother’s memory, her older sister’s insistent pragmatism, and her own unsettling perceptions. What dark truths will surface as the house becomes a stage for hidden passions and a legacy of resentment?