#10 Don't Act Like an Expert in Casual Chats

The sense of unease felt toward people feeding carp in the river.

When Hayasaka-san goes for walks with his dog Robin, he often encounters people feeding bread crusts to the carp in the river. At first glance, it seems like a heartwarming scene, but Hayasaka-san says he feels an unidentifiable sense of "sadness" in their backs. Even though the city prohibits it, why do they keep throwing bread into the water? The two analyze the underlying reasons for this obsession-like behavior from their own unique perspectives.

Loneliness and monologues like a scene from a drama.

The conversation expands to common tropes in dramas where characters feed pigeons. That specific atmosphere—making a major confession, delivering a lecture, or carrying an air of melancholy on one's back. Yamamoto-san and Hayasaka-san speculate that there might be a shared desire to "confide in someone" that links these fictional portrayals to real-life feeding scenes. Triggered by a single remark, the conversation takes an unexpected turn.

The everyday scenery begins to look like a microcosm of society.

Beyond the simple question of etiquette, there may be a larger theme of "loneliness" lurking within modern society. The two admit to feeling anxious about whether they might find themselves doing the same things in the future. As they delve into the mindset of those who defy rules to connect with carp, they arrive at a surprising conclusion. Please listen to the full episode to hear the rest.