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| Original Title | 愚かな父 |
|---|---|
| Author | 犬養 健 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Under moonlit nights heavy with unspoken worries, a father grapples with his daughter’s sudden silence after she leaves for her fiancé’s household. Once vibrant and close, their bond frays as her letters cease, replaced by rumors of her stifled life among a family that views him—a self-made man—with thinly veiled disdain. Determined to shield her, he whisks her away to a seaside villa, hoping sunlit days and sibling laughter might mend her fragile spirit. Yet even here, shadows linger: her fiancé’s unexpected visit reignites tensions, exposing generational rifts and prideful clashes between tradition and modernity. As the daughter wavers between duty and desire, the father confronts his own vulnerabilities—a lifetime of sacrifices now tested by her quiet rebellion. Lyrical and introspective, this poignant tale weaves familial love with societal expectations, leaving readers to ponder where devotion ends and folly begins in a world where hearts and heritage collide. |
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