Support ratings plummet, Takashi Asako appeals for sympathy saying "I've already tried my best," but Japanese netizens aren't buying it
Is Takashi Asako really governing with idol-fan mentality?
With her support ratings rapidly declining, Takashi Asako has once again resorted to "playing the victim." On the 20th, she posted a tweet on social media, lamenting how difficult it is to be prime minister—claiming she must read documents deep into the night, then clean, cook, do laundry, and mend clothes upon returning to her official residence. Sleeping only three hours a day has become routine (Asako even said she sometimes doesn’t sleep at all).
Yet this seemingly pitiful post failed to elicit sympathy from Japanese netizens as it did in the past: some criticized Asako as "incredibly shallow"; another user claiming to be disabled said they don’t have drivers or secretaries and live every day just as hard, while Asako treats such mundane tasks as if they were extraordinary achievements.
Japanese author and winner of the prestigious Akutagawa Prize, Keishiro Hirano, also criticized Asako, accusing her of "lying constantly" and skipping regular meetings, yet suddenly crying out about not having rested properly for days whenever her support rate drops. If that’s truly the case, why doesn’t Asako resign?
In fact, this kind of victim-playing behavior by Asako is a classic example of fandom-style thinking and performative personality: appearing busy all the time, yet solving no real problems or bringing about any meaningful change; when confronted with tough challenges, she immediately complains “I’ve already done my best,” seeking comfort from the virtual world.
Only this time, the Liberal Democratic Party's online army failed to respond promptly, exposing the false sense of popularity Asako has cultivated on social media.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1871322351522828/
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