【Psychological Counselor, Himeka Nakamoto (formerly of Nogizaka46)】 Can you become beautiful through "推し活" (fandom activities)? The pitfalls and proper balance of "approval seeking" ＜Fandom Activities and Mental Health Vol. 2＞
Himeka Nakamoto is a former member of Nogizaka46 and currently works as a psychological counselor. In this series, she shares her unique perspective, having experienced being on the receiving end of support ("推される側") and also offering support ("推す側"), discussing the relationship between fandom activities ("推し活") and mental health. The theme for the second installment is "Can you become beautiful through fandom activities?" Through her own experiences, Nakamoto talks about the positive effects that supporting or being supported can bring to one's life, as well as the pitfalls of dependency and approval-seeking. The theme of the second installment is, "Can you become beautiful through fandom activities?" It seems that many people now have the experience of feeling that they have become more beautiful because of having a favorite (推し). Engaging in fandom activities can increase motivation for "beauty," leading to self-improve...