#312 "Getting Rejected Is Also a Precious Memory"
In this episode, Inamoto Inazo-san, who is currently enjoying a vacation in Okinawa, and his friend Yamauchi-san share a bittersweet and heartwarming 'reconciliation with their youth.'
Inamoto-san cannot hide his agitation upon hearing news about his first love.
Yamauchi-san happened to come across information about a woman Inamoto-san had feelings for over ten years ago. Upon hearing this, Inamoto-san is so shocked that he even considers skipping the wedding he is supposed to attend the next day. To make matters worse, the 'reality' that her surname has changed is revealed to him.
The sense of relief after the 'ritual' of confession is truly memorable.
Yamauchi-san reflects on his own experience, where he confessed his feelings to 'Tabata-san,' a girl who was like a madonna to everyone, only to be rejected after walking just three steps. Yet, his story of how that rejection was surprisingly cheerful and graceful, allowing him to find closure, is something everyone can relate to.
Current feelings for someone we once loved are hard to put into words.
The thrill of a long-awaited reunion and how to label those past emotions—these are explored through a specific story. It touches upon the delicate shifts in our hearts that we only come to understand as adults, moving beyond the simple term 'love.' Please listen to the full episode to find out how it all ends.
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