Thoughts on Nakagawa Shoko’s Switch 2 Incident
Recently, there was quite a stir regarding Nakagawa Shoko’s purchase of the Switch 2. After her initial statement, suspicions arose that she might have bought it from a reseller, and ultimately, she corrected herself by saying it was a gift. Honestly, situations like this are quite common. I remember back in the day,
when I was chatting with friends about games, being asked, “Where did you buy this?” and feeling a bit embarrassed. For instance, if I mentioned waiting in line early morning to get a game, I’d get laughed at, as if it was too much effort. In the end, my goal was to enjoy the game, yet I couldn’t help but want to boast about the process of acquiring it. In Nakagawa-san’s case, it seems that the process of obtaining the game may have turned into a status symbol rather than just enjoying the game itself. Her change in behavior likely stemmed from considering the opinions of her fans and the public. Like many of us, once you become a public figure, your words and actions are under scrutiny, and any suspicion can lead to concern. Still, it’s somewhat absurd that our enjoyment of games could be judged in such a way. Gaming is supposed to be fun, yet it’s interesting how that enjoyment can become calculating at times. Looking back, since having kids, I’ve found my gaming time has decreased, but there are moments when I sneak in a game late at night, and those times are genuinely enjoyable. Sneaking snacks while getting lost in a game screen while the kids are asleep is a true “hidden pleasure.” Do you have any stories or special memories related to gaming? I’d love to hear them in the comments!
