Talking About 'Naruse wa Tenka wo Tori ni Iku', but Getting Carried Away by Shiga Love (#143)

On the strange experience of how reading books awakens memories.

'Naruse wa Tenka wo Tori ni Iku', the book chosen for this session, is set in Shiga Prefecture. While reading, the personality found themselves fondly recalling the scenery around Zeze Station, where they once traveled for work, and other local anecdotes. The way the narrative brings those past landscapes to life is perhaps one of the unique charms of this work.

Explaining why the character Shimazaki is so compelling.

One character who particularly stood out to the personality was Shimazaki. As they discuss the various eccentric actions Naruse takes throughout the story and a specific scene involving their comedic routine, the personality's excitement grows. You won't want to miss why they feel such a strong connection to Shimazaki and their deep-seated empathy for the character.

The overflowing love for Shiga Prefecture is unstoppable.

In the latter half of the episode, stories of business trips to Shiga and memories of the Seibu Otsu store—which also appears in the book—come to light. The personality begins to speak passionately about a certain topic, and their enthusiasm is truly captivating. There are even more deep dives to come, so be sure to listen to the full episode.