The "What Is This About Department" Newsletter: The Leisurely Sixth Edition

Welcome to the back alleys of Note City. I am reporting that last week, too, I discovered many people in the back alleys shouting, "I'm just lost. I shouldn't be here."

This is the "What Is This About Department" newsletter, and after writing reports every week, we have finally reached the sixth edition. Thank you all. The tag has completely taken on a life of its own, and I often meet people who are "new here." If I have caused any discomfort to those who don't know "what this is about," I apologize.

This newsletter is tracked via #WhatIsThisAbout. I am registered in a magazine that contains none of my articles, which is frequently followed.

If you read them, you will understand that almost none of your articles make sense as to what they are about. Yet, they are interesting. This is the back-alley culture of Note City. My wish is for everyone to return to the main street.

Now, reports have arrived from correspondents all over the world, so I will explain them in chronological order. As I have written many times, since I am explaining things where even you don't know "what it's about," it has no influence whatsoever. And this newsletter is part of the entertainment. I will include a table of contents, so please feel free to jump to your own section this week under the guise of finding interesting articles.

Next is Makko-san.

She is a well-known popular dog in the Note world. It was rumored that no one could beat her at cosplay, but she came to the "What Is This About Department" herself, asking to be put on a leash and protected. I don't know if she is aware of it herself, but her unadorned writing style, rhythm, the subject matter she chooses, and the direction of her thoughts—perhaps due to her linguistic ability—are so interesting that I am almost envious. I don't think any of these are articles that can be written without spending time. I feel like she edits and trims them. The way she writes without showing that effort makes me want to pet her and say, "Good girl, good girl, Makko." I will keep her under our protection for a while.

Next is Daina-san.

To prove that you cannot photograph a smartphone with a smartphone, he has smashed his screen. I wanted to applaud his dedicated performance style for the sake of a Note article. If his children ever read Daina-san's daily records in the future, I think they will feel how much he was watching over them. I feel like I could make a poetry collection just from the words he uses to close out his days. I have no idea "what kind of poetry collection" it would be, though. By the way, I seem to be of the Daina generation, as I can sing all of them.

Next is Kaki no Tane @ Bourbonne-san.

When you have been in this world for a long time, there are times when you meet someone you were destined to meet. Meeting her was inevitable. It was because she deeply loved the poems that I couldn't help but let overflow. The lingering echo of my poem was the only memory of one night with her. Thinking of her during the time we couldn't meet, the singing voice that flowed from the radio I happened to turn on was hers, possessing a voice that transcends time. Before I could be surprised by our reunion, she showed me her professional side. Today, she is singing of love for someone in her article. Now, please listen to this masterpiece: "PONZU drops" by Kaki no Tane @ Bourbonne.

Next is Akira Yamane-san.

Finally, since the shock of the first article where Yamane-san explained "What is this about?", we have had a trilogy where he plays with how to use it, one after another, before I could even believe it. It reached a situation where I had to translate English poetry, but someone like me can guess that he is saying "What is this about?" at the end based on intuition. It is interesting when used by someone who loves words. By the fourth article, he finally advances to "Professor Yamane." This pushes the limits of what is possible, so if "What is this about?" didn't exist, he would surely have been scolded by someone. Finally, he has even stepped into the music industry, completing "What is this about?".

Next is Yura Yura Miruko-san.

This week, Yura Yura Miruko-san has a grand double feature. The theater that opens with the same beginning can only be told in the Miruko style. Whether she is telling a story or deceiving us, we get wrapped up in the smoke more and more. I read quite a lot of things, but for some reason, I am drawn to stories that run solely on ideas without relying on her writing style. After doing some ascetic training with these two pieces, she has been seconded from the "What Is This About Department."

Next is Megumi Tiko-san.

The first piece seriously and directly writes about her feelings, and I thought, "She really does write good sentences after all." Since it makes me think she is excellent, I won't pick it up. The second piece is the sequel to last week's topic, resonating with throat singing. Surprisingly, her husband, who makes sea slugs with a 3D printer, has also started participating, and I have no idea what kind of "gathering" this is surrounding throat singing anymore. More than that, I love the absurdity that she is celebrating her birthday in this article. Birthdays are happy whenever they are celebrated, so please visit while enjoying the throat singing article and say congratulations. I think she will reply with throat singing.

Once again, it is Yura Yura Miruko-san.

After reading Megumi Tiko-san's throat singing article, she completed a fantasy story because she wanted to provide an answer from her secondment. I still don't know what I am witnessing. Two days later, I had to go to the secondment location to apologize and ended up having to bring her back. For the fourth article, if you call her "Miruko-chan," it will be resolved. The four-part series starting from the fifth article is a secret encounter between S and M held in Nara. It is frustrating, but it is interesting. The fact that I am made to read it and end up reading it strangely is, after all, Miruko-chan's literary talent. Please keep entertaining us like this. Regarding the seventh article about memories, the messenger Miruko says she wants someone to write the continuation of this story. If you are interested, please tell her "What is this about?" The eighth article is just an article that makes you want to visit Nara.

Next is Miwa Yutani-san.

I am truly worried, Mr. Yutani. I am happy that you are enjoying your creative work so much, but why does no one tell you that you are heading in the wrong direction? For me, it is irresistible how it keeps getting more and more interesting. It is wonderful how your approachability comes through in your articles. In the second piece, you are thinking so much about "What are you talking about?" that I want to bring you back. But I still want to keep reading. I am caught in that dilemma. I borrowed a wonderful image.

This is Mutsuki Harunaga.

She is reporting to us even though she is cornered by an approaching deadline. What exactly is it about her that attracts "What are you talking about?"? I am sure she intended to write it lightly at first, but the way she incorporates useful information and makes it readable makes me feel that this is what it means to love writing. I hope that one day she misses a deadline and says, "What are you talking about?" The second piece is a series chasing after Nono Aomame. Mutsuki, inspired by Nono Aomame's expressions, creates wonderful images with AI, but since we are currently verifying whether Nono Aomame herself is an AI in the "What Are You Talking About" Department, no one knows where the real Nono Aomame is.

This is Hiroyu.

I am completely hooked. It is a swamp of Hiroyu. I admire the masculinity of the writing style, but it is not something that can be easily imitated. I especially like this story. The story is, "What are you talking about?" and I don't know what he is saying, but I like it. That is what liking something is all about. I also like that he tweets about his birthday after publishing the second piece.

This is pote.

Humans will eventually reach a time when they forget. This depicts the moment one feels that. I also read the article and thought, "Yes, yes, I forget so much," and for some reason, I commented boasting about my forgetfulness, but others were boasting too, and I suddenly felt like I had gained allies. For some reason, everyone is commenting brightly that it is okay to be forgetful. But we will be fine. Even if we truly forget, we can just say, "What are you talking about?"

This is persi.

I read through everyone's "What are you talking about?" articles, and before I knew it, I had wandered into a back alley. You called me the CEO, telling me that I had finally achieved more success than in reality. Knowing that you completed your own article inspired by the "What are you talking about?" articles you read made me so happy that I caught you. If you can read happily and write happily, that is the best. Please feel free to use "What are you talking about?" anytime.

This is Shusho.

He reports that last week's "What are you talking about?" article was included in the official food essay magazine. From the first time I read it, I was hoping, "This is a food essay." I am glad I did. It is thanks to my prayers. As he writes himself, perhaps people show their true strength when they relax, unlike their original intentions. Maybe a feeling like "What are you talking about?" is just right. The second piece is a recommendation for playing alone. It makes you want to say, "What are you doing?"

This is Tora-chan.

I believe that when people talk about their memories, their true "character" comes out. Tora-chan's story really sinks in. I love articles like this. There is a parent, there is a child, the story is passed down, and I am influenced by it too. It is very comforting. It is a reading experience that makes it impossible to say, "What are you talking about?"

This is Kaito.

When I read articles like this by Kaito, I feel like I have gained something. I feel like I have gained something by catching a glimpse of the passionate side that cannot be hidden. In other words, what I want to say is that it was my achievement that discovered the Kaito that everyone wanted to read. I will keep saying this.

This is Karin.

This is a report on encountering the most delicious corn soup. You have been recording your progress in the hospital and your feelings until discharge, and it comes across to me that this corn soup must have been truly delicious. I don't think you are fully recovered yet, so let's continue slowly and happily.

This is Rio.

She reported that she participated in "What are you talking about?" with the momentum of a hangover. The "What Are You Talking About" Department accepts even hangovers. Since it is a tweet on Stand.fm, you really took us to a "What are you talking about?" state, and I saw a new landscape. By the way, she makes a shocking confession that she hears all sounds as musical notes and has no idea what she is talking about. Is this a common thing for people who do music? I am a little envious.

This is Arkun.

They completed the article by taking inspiration from Makko-san's post. Are they cosplay friends? I'm curious. The article is bright and fun. It conveys how much they love their family and how much they cherish them. I'm not good at writing about my family, so I'm a little envious of how straightforwardly they can write. By the third installment, a style has already emerged. It seems there are still plenty of memories to share. Please continue to enjoy doing "What are you talking about?" I want to read more.

This is Aomame Nono-shi.

It's a travel diary. I recommend reading the whole thing from the magazine. It's a travel diary where they visit the settings of their own novels. As the series progresses, there are many people in the comments section who feel like they are traveling along with them. Reading it through, it also starts to feel like a mystery. The setting of a novel that hasn't reached anyone's hands yet. I think it's wonderful that they've created a journey that is, in itself, like a novel. Even though they kept saying it was a solo trip, I love that they ended up using "What are you talking about?" at the end, hinting that they were traveling with me.

This is Henko-san.

They were lured by the tag and ended up wandering into the back alley. Even though they should have gotten lost coming to the back alley, they unleashed a "What are you talking about?" as if they knew the way from the start. Why do they notice such fine details? In the trilogy, the presence of their spouse grows more than anything else. It's a good thing to be loved, and although I have no idea what they are talking about, it comes across. It's interesting.

This is RaM-san.

I found them shouting "'What are you talking about?' is a culture" on the main street and brought them to the back alley. It was almost dangerous. It's a good thing I'm a sincere gentleman. When I asked, they said they had unusually posted at night, so I taught them that "the night is dangerous." There is anxiety and various feelings that come with a new life, but the "What are you talking about?" Department will never ignore someone who is trying to write those down and entertain others. I think it's wonderful to be able to think of someone else and write, even in an anxious situation, even if it's completely unclear what the story is about.

This is Asami-san.

Why am I so weak against the "no" at the end of a woman's sentence? The moment I saw the title, I gave it a like without even reading it. I wonder if this is the pleading type with a rising inflection at the end, or if it's the slightly hungry and grumpy type with a falling inflection. But for me, both are cute. In the end, the finished product conveys a love for cooking, and the fact that I can't eat it only adds to my troubles. I think they are starting to love writing more and more. A change in expression can be felt.

This is Naseka-san.

In one week, they have brought "What are you talking about?" quite close to their own style. As expected of an ace who publicly declared they "like it" and was assigned to the "What are you talking about?" Department. I am impressed by their style of mixing knowledge into their way of thinking and viewing things, combined with humor. They have read "Convenience Store Woman," joined the membership, and even purchased paid articles, so why do they take a step backward with "What are you talking about?"? I think that is the very essence of being human.

Sorry to keep you waiting. This is Hiroki Ao.

Hiroki Ao is the one who pleaded for someone to investigate whether his children love him, even though he loves them. I kept chasing him every week, and finally, I received a "You have a good eye" from the man himself after discovering Hiroki Ao. Now, the man whose every move becomes a topic of conversation every week shows his face at "What are you talking about?" every week, and his humility has the scent of a star. The article, as usual, makes no sense, but it is a fact that more and more people are regarding him as a star.

This is Leon-chin.

Leon-chin is the type who can do this when they aim to write "What are you talking about?" Are they turning the images in their head into text? When I read writing like this, I wonder how many rooms are in their head. I am very envious of being able to look at a single phenomenon from every angle. I feel like this is what it means to use one's imagination. I have no choice but to say "What are you talking about?" I really don't know what they are talking about. Are they entering a novel? I'm looking forward to it.

This is Hiiragi Fujimoto-san.

It's a cool writing style. This single article feels like watching a drama. It really leaves an impression somewhere. It's rare to come across writing where you can feel the scent, so it's truly fun. But why did they make it "What are you talking about?"? I briefly blamed myself for destroying the worldview by making it "What are you talking about?", but I decided it was okay because it was immediately interesting. Please let me read more.

This is Kei-san.

They gently asked, "Is the collection okay?" I will never refuse an invitation from a woman in my life. The book introduction in the second half was very interesting, including the knowledge, and I thought several times that it would be fine as it was. The "What are you talking about?" in the first half brilliantly neutralizes the greatness of this article. I applaud that height difference. But if asked whether this height difference is necessary for a note article, I have no comment.

This is Hiroko Yanagisawa-san.

I received a report saying, "I didn't think I could write it, but I ended up writing it anyway." I welcome you to the back alley without hesitation.
It's about the "What Are You Talking About" snack that only exists in Hokkaido, but for some reason, the comment section is buzzing because the locals don't seem to know about it. Even though the description sounds delicious, the suspicion that it's a phantom snack has emerged, making for a delicious development. If you've ever eaten it, please let me know.

This is Mikeda-san.

They wandered into the back alley. Very smart. The perspective and the attention to detail. It's a writing style that women won't leave alone. And yet, it comes across in other articles that they cherish their wife. I felt a bit nervous myself, as if I were experiencing it vicariously. It's unfair. Unlike me, they have a smartness that doesn't let their underlying motives overflow. This smartness is probably why they are popular. Or rather, they are already popular. Even "What Are You Talking About" has changed into a slightly elegant guise. It's very interesting. I want to read more.

This is Tatsu-san.

For over two years, they have tweeted about coffee every single day without fail. Since they say they are tweeting, I will report on X as well. When Tatsu-san, who forcibly calls themselves a coffee master, reports on "What Are You Talking About," I feel like the week is coming to an end. It's comforting. Everyone, please say "Good work" to them as well.

This is Leemo-san.

Their comeback piece, where they decided to stop posting weekly and post at their own pace, is "What Are You Talking About," which has caused concern among those around them. They use the white space in their short-shorts brilliantly to encourage the reader's imagination. I like it. Since it's a short-short, I can't make my commentary too long.

This is Hiiro-san.

As soon as I started reading the text, I thought, "Oh no." There is no way someone who writes with such a gentle atmosphere would know me and write "What Are You Talking About." The article has become "What Are You Talking About" (snack version), and it's an article filled with sweetness. I timidly read Hiiro-san's other articles as well. They were filled with realizations that made the reader feel at ease and healed, without ever being forced. The people who visit also leave comments in a gentle way, so I have collected them in the most elegant way in the history of my "What Are You Talking About." If you'd like, I'd love for you to write again.

This is Makikura Minomushi-san.

I thought they had inserted "What Are You Talking About" into a 20-character novel, but in the afterword, they accomplished the wild feat of inserting a story where you don't know "What the story is about" for more than 20 characters. I think Makikura-san might be expelled from the literature club they are participating in. Or rather, I think it would be interesting if they were expelled. In that case, I'll be waiting for the expelled "What Are You Talking About" article.

This is u1-san.

u1 has finally returned from the previous legendary misheard lyrics article. They had taken a break to prepare an article for the Creative Grand Prize. As a result, they became a "search target," which is the legend of u1. This article is about ramen and u1, and once again, it's legendary in that I don't know what is written, and I don't know who the article is for. All I know is, u1. This is the u1 that is u1. I will continue to follow their legend. By the way, please check out the previous legendary article as well.

This is Shasha. Niji-san.

They are having a dialogue with AI based on their own essay. What's very interesting is that it shows the direction of their own thoughts. I was feeling the happiness of reading this article with interest, but they committed the outrageous act of bringing "What Are You Talking About" to the end. It's an emergency. I'm grateful for the unexpected second one.

I was able to put out the sixth issue. Thank you all so much. This month, I collected about 140 "What Are You Talking About" entries. It's half not understanding the meaning and half feeling happy.

After using it for about three years, I have kept wanting to read what others have written. It's fun for me too because I can tell that everyone is enjoying writing. They keep changing it into their own style and making it their own expression. It's fun to read. And since some people have completed articles after reading my articles and getting inspiration, I feel like I'm getting closer to what I had in mind little by little.

I decided to make my surroundings fun myself, so I will continue to do so. Simply put, the reason my magazine is followed is because the people writing are interesting. It's because I normally feel, "What is this person writing?" You made me laugh quite a bit this past month. Thank you so much. Please continue to tag your articles so I can track them even if you don't include the phrase in the text. I'm really sorry that this is a back alley, but I'll keep doing it as long as I can to see if something happens, so I hope all you slightly strange correspondents will continue to enjoy it.

If there is a seventh issue, I will put it out.
Even if not, I will continue to write.

What are you talking about

Everything I've written up to this point is a lie.