#9 "Aka to Ao no Gown: Oxford Ryugakuki" by Princess Akiko
In this episode, Mo and Ikuko, who have been "mama friends" for over 20 years, discuss Princess Akiko's book "Aka to Ao no Gown: Oxford Ryugakuki," sharing memories of the UK and their personal views on education.
We recorded this episode in special attire.
In keeping with this episode's book selection, both personalities wore the gowns their daughters wore when graduating from high school. Since their daughters graduated around the same time, they were able to coincidentally wear these wonderful mementos, making for a heartwarming episode that highlights their close friendship.
A long-standing admiration for UK study abroad led to this book choice.
Mo had been interested in this book for some time after seeing it featured in "Da Vinci" and other publications. Upon discovering that it detailed a study abroad experience at the University of Oxford, Mo—who had previously attended a summer school in Cambridge—felt compelled to introduce it, finding that the narrative resonated deeply with her own past memories.
The scene of punting brings back vivid memories.
In the book, the author describes "punting," a quintessentially British river boating experience. For Mo, who actually had the same experience while in the UK, that scene evoked more than just a description—it brought back special memories. The charm of the book is discussed extensively, along with the unique atmosphere of the region.
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