Starting 28 January 2023, people who watch Suzume at the theaters in Japan are being given a small booklet written by director Shinkai Makoto containing a short story about Serizawa, the character who is Sota's friend.
That's a good enough reason for me to watch Suzume again, which makes this the fifth time watching the movie.
I really like this movie, and it can still move me even though I have already watched it four times.
As for the short story, it gives a bit of background to how Serizawa came to befriend Sota. It is also a portrayal of life for a university student during the COVID-19 pandemic (although most do not end up doing part-time jobs at "host clubs"). It isn't as touching at the first booklet Suzume—Tamaki’s Story (unofficial translation of 小説すずめの戸締まり～環さんのものがたり～), though. I may still translate it if I have time.
Update 30 May 2023: I have finally gotten down to translating Serizawa's story!
2 comments:
Definitely looking forward to it if you decide on translating it!
I have finally gotten down to translating "Suzume—Serizawa’s Story (unofficial translation of 小説すずめの戸締まり～芹澤のものがたり～)"
https://teck78.blogspot.com/2023/05/suzumeserizawas-story-unofficial.html
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