Question from a reader:
Can you tell me about Ai Mogami? I didn’t know about her until the incident happened, but was she a famous streamer? Also, does posing with her hand on her cheek have any special meaning?
Thoughts on Ai Mogami
Reflecting on the question about Ai Mogami, I realized that I only became aware of her name after
the incident. Whether she was a famous streamer is somewhat questionable. Personally, I had never watched her streams, and not many people around me spoke about her.
A Regular Woman, Ai Mogami
As mentioned in the comments, she gives off the impression of being an ordinary woman. Her face during the trip to Disneyland in America, if unedited, indeed gives a very normal vibe. It’s a bit sad to hear her being referred to as “plain,” but that was likely her authentic self. Regarding the personal filming project she undertook just before her passing, the idea of rolling dice and going around the Yamanote Line is, to be honest, difficult for me to understand. I can’t grasp what was enjoyable about it, but perhaps she found her own way to enjoy it. For her fans, it must have held special significance.
The Meaning of the Pose
The act of posing with her hand on her cheek may stem from a past experience of success. Just like IKKO’s signature line “Don dake~!”, it’s not uncommon for some spontaneous moment to become iconic. If it was popular among her fans, I can understand why she would continue that pose.
The Difficulty of Knowing Ai Mogami
The fact that there were no issues with a voice actress of the same name before her passing could indeed be evidence of her being relatively unknown. I, too, knew very little about her, but considering her life and connection with her fans brings a sense of sadness. The information that she had children is a part of her life that I wish more people had known about. Through this discussion, I hope something resonates with you. The lives of people we may not know are filled with various dramas and emotions. If any of you readers have memorable episodes or experiences related to unknown individuals, please feel free to share in the comments. By sharing our experiences, we might gain a better understanding of her.
