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Look at SHINee, who also inspired us to create the magazine feature.
Takano: In addition to reviewing books and movies, you also write novels.
Suzuki: In 2023, I wrote a novel titled “Transit” for the August issue of the literary magazine “Subaru”. It is difficult to explain, so I will read out the description from “Subaru”: “Fumi works in the product planning department of a cosmetics manufacturing and sales company and follows several SNS accounts.When I read posts from people who I perceive as different versions of myself, I know it will trigger self-loathing, but I still open them anyway.”. It’s like that’s the kind of novel I wrote (haha).
Celeina: It is sometimes difficult to be objective about what you wrote yourself, isn’t it?
Suzuki: I thought it would be difficult to summarize it because there are several characters and their points of view switch, but since you made this kind of introduction from one character’s point of view, I think I will make this the official introduction.
Celeina：There has been a lot of heart-wrenching news recently. Amidst all this, is there any entertainment or culture that Minori-san pays attention to?
Suzuki：I’m getting a bit tired of getting information in Japanese and consuming entertainment and culture, so I’m enjoying more overseas works, but I like SHINee, which was one of the reasons I made this special feature “Idols, Labor, Lip”. K-POP idols also have a lot of difficulties in terms of working conditions and contracts, and fans are starting to see that. It’s not just a group to enjoy, but it’s a group that gives me the opportunity to think about various things when I’m cheering for them and having fun. They have a concert at the Tokyo Dome in February, and a movie commemorating their 15th debut anniversary will be released in Japan in March, so I’m looking forward to it.
Celeina: Are you excited?
Suzuki: It also makes me feel like crying. The group evokes feelings of being torn apart.
Takano: In this vein, shall we play a song that Ms.Minori has chosen that we all want to listen to together at this time?
Suzuki：Mr. Jonghyun of SHINee has actually passed away. This song is by IU, who also worked with Mr. Jonghyun. It is a selfish guess, but I think it is a song about mourning his passing. I chose this song because it makes you feel happy, but also makes you feel torn apart. IU’s “Blueming”.
