#810 To My Dear Friend -Memories from 25 Years Ago-

It all began with an unexpected encounter over 26 years ago.

The two met on a fan site for a musician. In those days, there was no social media, and they connected through text on message boards. Living far apart and having never seen each other’s faces through a screen, they hit it off over their shared fandom, reflecting on the mysterious bond that brought them together.

A certain event deepened our friendship.

The host recounts the story of meeting in Tokyo for the first time at that same musician's concert. It turned out that the timing overlapped with a major life decision the host was making. The personality shares, with a slightly excited tone, the memories deeply etched in their mind—the atmosphere of that moment and the joy shared with their friend.

It is deeply moving to watch our daughters grow up.

Now a parent themselves, the host cannot help but feel the passage of time as their friend's daughter, whom they once nurtured, reaches adulthood. There is a warm, parental gaze as the host hopes the same bonds they shared with their friend will be passed on to the daughters. Please listen to the full episode to hear the special words the friend offered during that pivotal time.