#101 "Taking Words at Face Value" [Guest: Editor Ako-san]
In this episode, we welcome editor Ako-san as our guest to casually explore the struggle of "taking words at face value." An unexpected conversation unfolds starting from the origin of a name.
The unexpected origin of Ako-san's name is revealed.
At the beginning of the show, there is lively chat about the intonation and origin of our guest Ako-san's name. Originally nicknamed "Akogi" derived from "Kozuzu"—her pen name Suzuki Kozuzu from her editing days—it eventually evolved and settled into her current nickname, Ako-san. Both hosts can barely hide their surprise at this unexpected roots.
Discussing the frustration of being told "you are too naive."+
We deeply delve into the worries Ako-san constantly feels about being told she is "too straightforward." While relating to the unique sensation of getting stuck in her own interpretation rather than the other person's true intent, they expand the conversation. The struggles of taking things literally are realistically shared.
This expands into talk about work and human relationships.
The conversation develops into topics regarding the sense of distance in work communication and relationships with friends. Specific episodes, such as finding it difficult to work with friends, pop up, connecting to even deeper discussions from here on, but please enjoy the rest in the main episode.
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