This is a coming-of-age novel featuring Naruse Akari, an 8th grade junior high school student. In the summer of 2020, the story begins with her bizarre behavior of commuting every day to the Seibu Otsu store, which is about to close amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The protagonist of this novel is Naruse Akari, an 8th grade junior high school student with a unique way of thinking and acting that defies common sense. She begins the novel by commuting every day to the Seibu Otsu store, which is about to close amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to commuting to the Seibu Otsu store, she takes on the M-1 Grand Prix, conducts a long-term experiment with her hair, and memorizes and puts into practice the Citizen's Charter.
The highlight of this book is the purity and passion that underlies Naruse's actions. Naruse's seemingly outrageous actions are actually based on deep thought and strong will.
Naruse's actions then spread to the people around him. For example, Shimazaki, Naruse's childhood friend, was initially confused, but was gradually inspired by Naruse's power of action and inspired him to start something.
After reading this book, I was reminded of the potential and energy that young people have. Naruse's actions were born of free thinking that was not bound by existing values. After reading this book, I was convinced that her attitude had the potential to breathe new life into modern society, which is often bound by stereotypes.
A person like Naruse truly deserves to be the leader of Japan in the future. Her ability to take action, her creativity, and above all her ability to involve others are the elements of leadership that are needed in today's Japanese society! Such things are convincingly depicted throughout this book.
With a mixture of laughter and emotion, this work throws a wrench in modern society, and it remains in my heart for a long time to come.