Understanding the Emotional Reactions to Celebrity Infidelity: Why Do We Care?
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Understanding the Emotional Reactions to Celebrity Infidelity: Why Do We Care?

Question from a reader:
I’ve often heard the opinion that people around celebrities shouldn’t get angry about their infidelity. Why do those who hold this opinion so passionately defend strangers? It’s strange that they become so emotional over something that doesn’t concern them.

Reflecting on Celebrity Infidelity and Reactions

Recently, I was discussing celebrity infidelity with a friend. When he said,

Understanding the Speculation Surrounding Nakai-san and Ishibashi-san: Facts, Emotions, and Public Judgment in Japan
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Understanding the Speculation Surrounding Nakai-san and Ishibashi-san: Facts, Emotions, and Public Judgment in Japan

Reader’s Question:
Regarding Nakai-san, I understand that a settlement has been reached, but is it correct to say that he has not been arrested? Is there any truth to the fact that Ishibashi-san was a subject of hearings? Reports suggest that he was the mastermind behind similar cases; is that true? Being a hearing subject means he is one of over

Understanding the Masahiro Nakai Case: Emotional Responses, Legal Perspectives, and the Call for Justice
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Understanding the Masahiro Nakai Case: Emotional Responses, Legal Perspectives, and the Call for Justice

Question from a reader:
I strongly wish for Masahiro Nakai to be arrested. This situation gives the impression that he is quite accustomed to such incidents, leading me to suspect that there may have been something in his past. If I had experienced something like this when I was young, or if my daughter were to go through the same

The Truth About Online Opinions: Are They a True Reflection of Public Sentiment?
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The Truth About Online Opinions: Are They a True Reflection of Public Sentiment?

Question from Readers:
Does online opinion truly reflect public sentiment? When I look at comments on news articles or results on sites like Sukidoki.com, it feels like they represent all of public opinion, but what is the reality? I have the impression that online comments and surveys only capture the views of specific groups, while the voices of the general public