Then came the pandemic. With the world locked down, Japanese mothers, who were already doing the majority of domestic labor, found a digital lifeline. Boredom birthed creativity. The harsh reality of 24/7 childcare without the escape of pachinko or after-work drinks became the number one topic of conversation on Twitter Japan.
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: A well-known romantic comedy involving a mother who realizes her daughter's friend is actually interested in her. Then came the pandemic