Held on March 20, 2024 From a graduate student to a writer and film author

The presenter, Nakajima, decided to tackle the economic issues facing Filipino pub hostesses as the topic of his graduate school research. To understand the reality of the situation, he spent his days as a student and his nights visiting Filipino pubs to conduct interviews. After frequent visits, he developed a connection with one woman, eventually deciding to marry her and gaining a vivid understanding of the realities of Filipino pub hostesses. When he took his memoirs on a round-the-world trip on the Peace Boat, someone he met on board suggested that he publish them. However, publishing them required even more rigorous research, and after much research that put his life at risk, he finally managed to get his book published. This autobiographical novel garnered a greater response than expected, and a film director he happened to meet proposed screening it. However, filming required a large amount of funding, and he once again found himself scrambling to find sponsors.