Chapter 6
In April, Ryosaku became a fifth grader.
It was 1981.
From this year onwards, Ryosaku gradually began to be allowed to watch programs on Commercial Broadcasting, a commercial broadcaster.
It was because he attended the abacus cram school diligently and his grades improved.
That said, for Ryosaku, who grew up watching NHK all his life, extreme variety shows were still too early for him.
However, unlike the educational programs that he watched all the time, there are also commercials on commercial broadcasters.
Ryosaku was captivated not only by the commercial products, but also by the greenery and beautiful scenery in the background of the commercials.
The commercials of this time were completely different from the low-level content of today's insurance, housing, and entertainers aiming to get a good reputation, and most of them were refreshing.
The locations of the commercials were all wonderful, full of nature and full of seasonality.
He especially liked the commercials for soft drinks such as cola.
Especially the freshness of these commercials, which aired in the summer, together with the strong memories of that year, will remain in Ryosaku's heart as an unforgettable image for a long time to come.
Also, Ryosaku fell in love with the song of Seiko Matsumoto, who made her debut the year before.
She made her debut as a big newcomer, and since 1980 she has been releasing hit songs one after another, and has often been the topic of conversation among children who come to her abacus cram school.
Ryosaku, who was starving for information, could not fail to hear such a stimulating topic.
Seiko's song had lyrics that were full of seasonality.
Beautiful voice, wonderful lyrics...and Seiko's beauty.
Whether it's spring or summer, autumn or winter...the refreshing lyrics and melodies that are full of seasonal and emotional feelings become an important element that supports Ryosaku's precious memories behind the scenes.
To conclude, 1981 was one of the special years for Ryosaku.
I, the narrator, will try to unravel them step by step.
