What Makes a Legal Mystery Truly Gripping: The Verdict, the New Evidence, or Something Else?

We have some exciting news: we have surpassed 1 million listeners.

At the beginning of the program, we shared the happy news that this podcast has officially reached over 1 million total listeners. Batayan shared his dream of hosting a 'post-reading tea party' one day, creating a space where listeners can come together to discuss their thoughts and impressions.

Don't miss this long-awaited new entry in the series after 16 years.

This time, we introduce 'Chikai no Shogen' by Yuzuki Yuko. The popular character, Sadato Sakata, is asked to defend a former university classmate accused of a certain crime. He begins the investigation believing in his client's innocence, but the surrounding reputation of the man turns out to be quite unexpected.

The term 'Himpathy' holds the key to the story.

'Himpathy' refers to the phenomenon of excessive sympathy being directed toward men accused of sexual violence. With this concept as a backdrop, the narrative explores how readers who empathize with the female victim will find closure, and you won't be able to look away from the author's masterful writing. We go much deeper into the topic, so please be sure to listen to the full episode.