[June 25] Adult Small Talk Training Theme: 'Kiki's Delivery Service' - A Must-Watch for First-Year Professionals
Today, we're talking about the charm of anime that you appreciate more as an adult.
The subject is the Studio Ghibli masterpiece, 'Kiki's Delivery Service'.
🌊 First-year professional: Understanding Kiki's feelings
Entering university, starting a job, transferring, getting married...
At every major turning point in life, everyone faces the feeling of 'living in a town where you know no one'.
Especially in your first year of work. That feeling when you suddenly step out of the 'somewhat protected space' of university and into the 'real world'.
・Feeling like you can't do anything
・Feeling like everyone around you is amazing
・Losing sight of why you are working
Amidst that indescribable anxiety, you gradually meet people, receive help, and find your own path. That is exactly what Kiki's story is about.
🍞 The presence of Osono, a reliable adult
And looking at it now, what really touches the heart is the presence of Osono, the bakery owner.
・She offers a room and prepares meals for Kiki, who has nowhere to go in a strange town
・She shows subtle consideration by saying, 'Please deliver this to Copoli's place, make sure to hand it over in person!'
・She watches over her with a warm gaze without being overly intrusive
When I was young, I identified with 'Kiki', but as I've gotten older, I find myself aspiring to be like 'Osono'.
Supporting someone 'subtly' is actually very difficult.
But that is what supports Kiki's heart and gradually turns into confidence.
🪞 Today's question
When you were 'Kiki', who was the 'Osono' by your side?
Or, are you currently being an 'Osono' for someone else?
📌 Small talk tip:
You can naturally spark a conversation by asking, 'Is there any anime you recommend for someone in their first year of work?' and then connecting it to 'Kiki's Delivery Service'.
Works where your perspective on who you identify with changes as you age are great themes for cross-generational discussion.
Editor's note✍️:
From 'the me who identified with Kiki' to 'the me who aspires to be like Osono'.
This shift in perspective reflects the accumulation of life experience, and it really touched my heart.
Human kindness is more powerful than magic—
I feel that such stories are needed more and more in the world today🕊️