Reader’s Question:
Why is it that the hand-holding between Tanaka Kei and Nagano Mei is not accepted, while the hand-holding and flirtation between Oguri Shun and Ishihara Satomi from years ago seemed to receive less criticism? Personally, I’m not a fan of either Ishihara Satomi or Oguri Shun, but I’m curious about why there is such a difference in reactions.
Public
Reactions to Hand-Holding
Recently, the hand-holding between Tanaka Kei and Nagano Mei has become a hot topic. I was certainly surprised when I first heard the news. They are both young actors, and their careers are still developing. In particular, Tanaka Kei is already married, which may make people more sensitive to his actions. On the other hand, the hand-holding and flirtation between Oguri Shun and Ishihara Satomi didn’t seem to attract as much backlash. It’s true that this was over ten years ago, and the social context at that time likely plays a role. Public reactions are heavily influenced by the prevailing values of the time. Perspectives on love and infidelity have shifted from the past to the present, which likely accounts for the difference in reactions.
The Boundary Between Public Image and Private Life
Shifting the topic, during my time working part-time at a judicial scrivener’s office, I had discussions about law and love with my colleagues. One colleague mentioned, “Law and love have similarities.” Indeed, both have rules that must be followed, and emotions can sometimes get the better of us. How we perceive love might even influence our interpretations of the law. Considering the case of Tanaka Kei and Nagano Mei, their actions carry significant weight in the public eye. Especially in families with children, there is a heightened sense of responsibility towards partners. As a married individual, even something as simple as hand-holding can be perceived as “infidelity.” This helps explain why their actions are under scrutiny.
My Thoughts
From my perspective, I feel that being overly concerned with public opinion might hinder the enjoyment of love itself. While it’s important to consider ethical viewpoints, I hope people also remember to have fun in their romantic lives. By the way, I often discuss love stories with friends. Hearing their success and failure anecdotes can be very entertaining. There’s so much to learn from failures, and sometimes they even turn into funny stories. Recently, when I heard about a friend who was rejected after confessing his feelings, I couldn’t help but laugh. I’ll never forget the look on his face as he wondered, “Why did I say that?” Readers, what do you think? If you have any thoughts on the public’s reaction to hand-holding, please share them in the comments. Any interesting stories about love or personal experiences are also welcome. Let’s share some fun stories together!
