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How Nishina Embraced the Concept of “No Correct Answer”
How does the song “plum” reflect Nishina’s personality, and how does it relate to the concept of “embracing imperfections” and “stepping outside the lines”?
Nishina： Well… For example, if we talk about “right” and “wrong,” I think that right now I don’t know what is correct and what is incorrect. Actually, I might just feel like “anything goes.”
Nishina： People’s choices are valid as long as they made them, even if others might see them as mistakes. I’m not sure if I’m expressing this well, but it’s essentially about the idea that “there are no right answers.” I think this is something I strongly believe in right now. It might mean being “ambiguous” or “struggling,” but in that sense, “plum” is very much like me.
How do you think Nishina arrived at accepting the idea of “no right answers” and “not knowing”?
Nishina：In life, through meeting various people, I’ve learned that what I think and feel is not necessarily the same as what someone else feels. But I’ve also understood that this doesn’t mean what I believe is wrong. It’s been a continuous process of these realizations that has brought me to where I am now.
Nishina： Additionally, when creating music, there are times when you might think, “I’m going to hit the mark with this song!” but it doesn’t always go as planned. Through these experiences, I’ve come to believe that it’s important not just to focus on results but to value the process. Of course, I still care about outcomes, but I’ve learned that past styles are valid, and current styles are valid too. People change, and values differ from person to person, which I’ve learned through various experiences.
It seems like you’ve discovered the importance of how you live, not just the results.
Nishina：Exactly. While it’s important to create something that people will appreciate and meet expectations, I now believe that “who you’re creating with” and “how you can enjoy yourself” are even more important.
Including your new song “plum,” many of your recent singles seem to reflect a flexible strength and lightness that embrace the idea of “no right answers.”
Nishina： Indeed. Even with songs that haven’t been released yet, there are various impressions, like “positive” or “negative.” I think the ability to create these different kinds of music comes from being able to move easily in the direction I want to explore at the time. Maybe this is just the current phase I’m in.
