#105 Feeling Like "Marunouchi" Itself

Yearning to swipe an employee ID at a Marunouchi office.

Asa-chan shares an inexplicable urge to work for a "Marunouchi company." At the root of this longing is a strong desire to embody the image of a professional who smartly swipes their ID card at the ticket gate to enter a Marunouchi office building. They discuss the humorous yet relatable mindset of believing that such an action would make them truly belong to Marunouchi.

Envy for brands like Mitsubishi-affiliated companies.

The pair shares a unique definition of "Marunouchi," heavily influenced by the presence of Mitsubishi Estate, Mitsubishi Corporation, and various banks. They get excited about the environment being surrounded by major corporations. They speak with conviction about "place branding" and the distinct atmosphere that sets it apart from where they usually work.

A story shared about using someone else's ID at a train gate after a night out.

Shida-chan mentions that their company is actually in Marunouchi, but it just doesn't feel like the "Marunouchi" the public imagines. Amidst this, they share an anecdote about passing through a ticket gate with a friend from another company after drinks, which shook their sense of self. The conversation goes even deeper, so please listen to the full episode to hear the rest.