"Mom, please stop doing things like that..."
On the way home in a taxi after her daughter's engagement meeting, 63-year-old Setsuko heard her daughter say this.

For that day, she had bought a new bag at a department store. She prided herself on not carrying cheap things.

The groom's mother smiled the whole time and didn't say a word until the end.

Setsuko didn't understand what she had done wrong.

The answer came from a 74-year-old tailor in the shopping district.

"You can't buy quality items," he said, and had Setsuko empty the contents of her bag onto the workbench.

7th place: A bulging wallet
6th place: A worn-out handkerchief and eco-bag
5th place: The contents of her makeup pouch
4th place: Shoes with worn-out heels
3rd place: A large bag "just in case"
2nd place: A brand-new, expensive item

And the number one item was a storage container from three years ago, found at the bottom of the bag.

This video discusses seven things that refined people don't carry and the moments when one's "upbringing" is revealed.

"I spend money on my belongings, but for some reason I lack confidence."
"I thought repairing and reusing things was a sign of poverty."
"I feel a little self-conscious when opening my wallet or pouch in public."

For those who feel this way, I hope you can enjoy the story and take away some small tips for self-care that you can start using today.

After the main comic, the 72-year-old creator himself makes a live-action appearance.

Actually, I don't carry a bag. Nevertheless, I'll share my thoughts on the two key words in this comic, "refinement" and "upbringing," in my own words.

There's a difference between someone who wears expensive things but lacks refinement, and someone who is simple but refined. And, to be honest, I'm not confident if I have refinement.

Do you think you have refinement?

Please share your reasons, whether you think so or not, in the comments.

If you found this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel. Your support is greatly appreciated. [Table of Contents with Timestamps]

0:00 A comment from my daughter on the way home from the meeting
0:40 An hour of silence
3:06 Taking everything out of my bag
4:20 7th Place | A bulging wallet
5:32 6th Place | A worn-out handkerchief and eco-bag
6:45 5th Place | The contents of my makeup pouch
7:55 4th Place | Shoes with worn-out heels
9:19 3rd Place | A large bag "just in case"
10:41 2nd Place | A brand-new, expensive item
12:26 1st Place | Something I borrowed and haven't returned
14:24 My mother's stitching
16:12 Going to return it
18:16 After-talk by the operator | What do I, a 72-year-old, think about "class" and "upbringing"?

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[Notice]

This story is a work of fiction based on the lives and families of senior citizens. The characters, shops, organizations, and events are fictional.

The seven items introduced in the video are listed in order of how significant letting go was for the protagonist. This may not apply to everyone.

This is not a story about judging people by their possessions. It's about whether you cherish your own belongings. Items necessary for things like medication, doctor visits, or caregiving are not included in this story.

Shoe repair costs, such as heel repairs, vary depending on the shop, shoes, and materials.

Some manga illustrations and video elements are created using AI-generated materials. Speech bubbles, subtitles, audio, and editing have been adjusted for video.

*The narration and dialogue in this video use synthesized speech. All content is planned and composed by the operator and has been reviewed by the operator. The after-talk features the operator's actual voice and video footage.

[Audio]

VOICEVOX: No.7 (Setsuko - Narrator)
VOICEVOX: Kyushu Sora (Tokiko)
VOICEVOX: Goki (Haru)
VOICEVOX: Kasukabe Tsumugi (Misaki)
VOICEVOX: Kotoe Nia (Fumie)
VOICEVOX: Kurono Takehiro (Kazuo)
VOICEVOX: Shikoku Metan (Waitress - Part-timer)
After-talk: Live-action video and voice of the operator

*Audio included with AI-generated videos is not used.

[BGM/Sound Effects]

BGM: Starlight on the Water
Chris Haugen

Sound Effects: Chapter cut-in sound effects

[Books mentioned in the after-talk]

Fujiwara Masahiko, "The Dignity of the Nation" (Shincho Shinsho)
Bando Mariko, "The Dignity of Women" (PHP Shinsho)

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