#116 | Are dramas still a mirror of the times? / How watching Nigehaji led me to become a house husband

Dramas can become the catalyst that changes the way we live.

Behind Richard's decision to become a house husband was the existence of the drama Nigehaji. He shares a valuable personal experience regarding how family dynamics and work attitudes were portrayed in the drama at the time, and how that changed his real life. Listening to it now feels nostalgic, while also offering new discoveries.

Dramas continue to function as a mirror reflecting the era.

Topics such as 90s dramas and memories of video rental stores are also featured as interesting themes regarding the changing environment surrounding television. By contrasting how the works we watched back then resonate with us today, or how they were perceived at the time, we can uncover what kind of 'strategic happiness' we can pursue in the modern day.

In the latter half of the show, the conversation touches on the distance between couples regarding certain works.

Richard reveals a certain sense of frustration he felt while watching dramas with his partner, and his own state of mind at the time. By listening to the rest of the episode, you might gain a different perspective on modern relationships and the division of roles. If you are curious, please listen to the full episode.