[#CreativeAwardImpressions] Strength comes from the past. / Rii Ayano's "Beyond the Social Graces"

"It's not about where you study, but what you study. It matters much more how much you can absorb at the university you enter."
The teacher says these words to Rii-chan, who ended up enrolling in a university that wasn't her first choice.
Surely, these words from the teacher must have held a deep meaning. Understanding and considering Rii-chan's feelings about her desired school, he was offering her his heartfelt encouragement.

She realized the meaning of those words when she faced 'speaking,' something she had previously been bad at, in college. A 30-minute solo talk on a live broadcast.
The theme was 'setbacks.' Since humans can only speak realistically about what they have experienced, these must have been words filled with the passion unique to Rii-chan.

What I particularly like is the conversation with her mother on the theme of this setback.
"In my comments looking back on the interview, I said, 'I'm happy that my mother didn't feel sorry for me when I faced a setback.'
I'm not someone to be pitied. I'm enjoying my student life now. I remember being happy that I could say that."

Yes, a mother is always looking straight at her child.
Seeing Rii-chan looking happier than she had imagined,"relief"must have been what she felt. She didn't feel sorry for her at all. That word seems to express it.
There is nothing that gives a parent more peace of mind than seeing their child's world properly established. Even if it is a little lonely.


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Did the teacher say those opening words just as a social grace?

I think they were not just 'adult manners' or 'social lubricant,' butwords of 'farewell encouragement' from the heart.I believe that.

I think the teacher was also presenting a bouquet to his graduate as a senior 'university student,' a senior 'working professional,' and a senior in 'facing setbacks.'

👀 I want new employees and new students, everyone, to hear these words!
👀 Rii-chan's passion and writing skill in summarizing them so vividly
👀 It's beautifully wrapped up right to the final landing!