#55 If You Could Turn Back Time, What Age Would You Return To?

I want to go back to being a high school student and experience that joy once more.

The conversation really heated up when talking about memories from their student days. Reflecting on those times, Maruko speaks passionately about her vivid, happy memories from high school and says if she could go back, she would want to start over from the entrance ceremony. With the recording taking place over drinks, the conversation flows as if they were back in their student days. Furthermore, a certain event from her school life is revealed, leading to nostalgic stories that will surely make listeners smile.

If I could start over, I would love to work at that okonomiyaki restaurant again.

During the trip down memory lane, the experience of working at a certain okonomiyaki restaurant came up. As it turns out, back then, Maruko was struggling with a specific challenge at her part-time job. While it is a nostalgic memory now, she shares how she felt a bit embarrassed at the time—an episode that many listeners might find relatable. In the middle of the episode, Maruko drops a comment about her complex state of mind back then.

There is much more to the conversation as the two dive deeper into their 'ideal ways to start over,' so be sure to listen to the full episode.