On the 14th June 2020 (Sun) broadcast of the TOKYO FM radio program “Sugisaki Hana’s Flower TOKYO” (every Sunday from 8:00 to 8:30).
Sugisaki Hana was answering questions from listeners about homesickness.
Sugisaki Hana: 23 years old, Osaka Prefecture, radio name “I eat ice cream every day”.
That’s nice. I thought “I’ll just eat it” (lol).
Aren’t there a lot of radio names that have “food” in them?
…That’s nice. I was really moved by it. Radio names that have food in them (lol).
Listener email: Good morning, Ohana-chan.
Sugisaki Hana: Good morning.
Listener email: It’s June and filming for the morning drama will start soon.
Do you think you’ll be okay with homesickness since you’re filming in Osaka?
I’m embarrassed to say this, but I’m lonely living away from my family and I’m worried about not being able to be independent.
I want to become independent, but the loneliness wins out and I can’t take the first step.
I hope that the day will come when we can watch “Ochoyan” safely, and above all, I hope that Ohana-chan stays healthy.
If you come to Osaka, I want you to try Nakamuraya’s croquettes. They’re really delicious.
Sugisaki Hana: Yes, the staff at Nakamuraya’s Croquettes told me about them and I’ve been curious about them. I’d like to try them… Thank you for the recommendation.
…That’s right. I’m sure I’ll get homesick. Already now.
After all, I’ve spent so much time with my mom during this period that I can’t remember how many years it’s been.
We’d see each other every day, talk about all sorts of things, eat meals together, so…
Well, you know. Even now, just saying “good night” and saying goodbye to my mom makes me a little lonely… I definitely would get homesick… yes.
So I totally understand. It’s lonely and you can’t become independent… the loneliness of being away from family.
But you wrote about “worries,” but I think you don’t need to worry at all.
I thought that was such a wonderful thing, and I can really relate…
Because the period has been stretched out more and more, I’ve been living with the idea that “nothing is a given”… But now that I’ve experienced it firsthand, I think that “being able to go to the set” feels more special than ever, and I’m sure the time we spend together creating a work after overcoming times like this will be something special I’ve never felt before… I’m really looking forward to it.
And as I said earlier, I also want to eat croquettes… (laughs).
I hope I can eat something delicious, but I wonder.
It might depend on how the environment develops, though…
I’d be happy if listeners could tell me about any other delicious restaurants.
Thank you for your message, radio name “I Eat Ice Cream Every Day.”