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!
Definitely looking forward to it if you decide on translating it!
ReplyDeleteI 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～)"
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