Question from a Reader:
I’m curious about Princess Kiko’s smile. Specifically, I want to know why her eyes take on a crescent shape when she smiles, especially during her characteristic forced smiles. It seems to me that even if I squint my eyes, they don’t form that shape. Can someone explain this to me?
The Depth of Expression in Princess Kiko’s
Smile
Recently, I’ve come across questions regarding Princess Kiko’s smile. Many people are particularly intrigued by the shape of her eyes when she makes that distinctive forced smile, which appears to narrow into a crescent shape. It’s undeniable that her smile is a form of “forced laughter.” I also share this sentiment. Every time I see her smile, I wonder if there’s a deeper feeling hidden within her heart.
The Charm of Forced Smiles
As someone who occasionally works part-time at a judicial scrivener’s office, I find myself in situations where I have to put on a forced smile. For instance, during conversations with clients, I sometimes create a smile to ease the tension, but it can never compare to a natural smile. In those moments where a smile like Princess Kiko’s is required, it becomes crucial to suppress one’s own emotions. A smile represents not just an expression, but the emotions and situations behind it. One day at the office, when a client suddenly made a joke, I couldn’t help but laugh, and a natural smile appeared. At that moment, the tension lifted, and the client seemed more relaxed. It is these moments that make you feel the power of a smile. Princess Kiko’s smile might also be a means of creating such moments.
The Mystery of Eye Shape
Regarding why her eyes take on that particular shape, it likely has to do with how the muscles are used. Although I often squint my eyes, they don’t form that beautiful crescent shape. I believe she has a unique way of using her facial muscles. There are indeed people whose eyes sparkle when they smile. I have friends around me whose eyes light up when they laugh, and seeing their smiles makes me feel happy as well.
Facing My Own Smile
Through Princess Kiko’s smile, I am prompted to think about the power of expressions and emotions. While forced smiles are not necessarily a bad thing, they still cannot match a heartfelt smile. Moving forward, I want to continue facing my own smile and cherish natural expressions. If any of you have stories about your own smiles or forced smiles, I would love for you to share them in the comments. It would be wonderful to hear about the moments when a natural smile appeared, or conversely, when a forced smile proved to be helpful.
