[Obi Comment by Aya Ueto] "Kojima Yoshio's Let's Think Together 2: Elementary Schoolers' Problem Consultation Room" to be Released on April 20 (Monday)! / Release Commemoration Event to be Held at Hosinodo Bookstore Takadanobaba Store on April 14 (Tuesday)

Asahi Shimbun Publications Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will release "Kojima Yoshio's Let's Think Together 2: Elementary Schoolers' Problem Consultation Room" (List Price: 1,650 yen, tax included) by comedian Kojima Yoshio on April 20, 2026 (Monday).

Answers to the Worries of 23 Elementary School Students on School, Friends, Family... ★Obi Comment by Aya Ueto★

This is the second book adaptation of the popular web series "Let's Think Together" on the parenting and education web media AERA with Kids+. The series has recorded over 19 million cumulative PVs. Furthermore, the first book, released in September 2023, is currently in its 6th printing. We have received feedback from elementary school students such as "I was able to go to school after reading the book" and "The advice is funny," and from parents such as "It resonates with adults too" and "My child picked it up and read it naturally."

This second installment includes problems and answers from 23 elementary school students. As a special book project, there is also a corner called "Let's Create Original Gags!" Readers can learn hints for creating gags in Kojima's style and become able to create their own. All kanji have furigana, making it readable for elementary school students. Additionally, Aya Ueto, a reader since the web series began, provided an obi comment.

Kojima Yoshio directly addresses the real worries of children.

● I know it's wrong, but I can't help but tease my friends.

● When I fight with my mom, I call her a "damn old hag.".

● I'm not getting along with my homeroom teacher. The teacher's words hurt me.

● My older brother is going through a rebellious phase lately.

● I'm sad because my friend is moving overseas.

● I can't write neatly. I get tired of writing so much.

● I don't like going to school. Is something wrong with me?

Release Commemoration Event to be Held! Featuring "Live! Problem Consultation Room," Gag Corner, and Two-Shot Photo Session

To commemorate the release, a release commemoration event will be held on April 14 (Tuesday) at Hosinodo Bookstore Takadanobaba Store (Tokyo)! The event will be packed with activities, including a "Live! Problem Consultation Room" to answer attendees' worries, a gag corner, a book handover session, and a two-shot photo session. We look forward to your applications!

＜Event Overview＞

Date and Time: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

・"Live! Problem Consultation Room" & Gag Corner 15:30～

・Book Handover & Two-Shot Photo Session 16:15～

・End Scheduled for 17:00

Location: Hosinodo Bookstore Takadanobaba Store, 8F Event Space

(1-26-5 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Fi Building)

Application: First 50 pairs of customers who pre-order the book

※ Payment for the book in advance...