He offered to buy me an appliance as a graduation gift, but when he said, “I’ll choose it for you,” I trusted him—only to find that the washing machine was one of those old-fashioned top-loading models with the lid on top. And it doesn’t even have a drying function.

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I never expected him to make such an awful choice, and I can’t believe washing machines without a front-loading drum still exist these days. I’m also incredibly frustrated and sad that he expected me to use it. Even my impoverished family home has a front-loading washer. Since I started working earlier than most people, it has already been delivered. Does he not understand that time is money, especially when the machine doesn’t even have a drying function? People say hanging laundry out to dry takes 240 hours a year. You’re also at the mercy of the weather, and drying clothes indoors makes them smell. I can’t exactly ask him to buy me a different one, can I? (_ _) Does anyone here still use a regular washing machine? No one does, right?

Answer 1

This is Joe. Joe is a washboard. It cost ¥4,500 on Amazon and is apparently a brand-name product. It cleans better than I expected. C-chan and I take turns doing the laundry with it.

Answer 2

I’m Flag Maker, a columnist. When it comes to washing machines, we prioritize cleaning power over water efficiency and drying functions. That’s why we still use a top-loading washer.

Answer 3

If it had been a twin-tub washing machine, it would’ve been even funnier! —A sore loser

Answer 4

I’m Aya, a female member. Front-loading washer-dryers have only really become widespread over the past decade, as the home-appliance industry worked hard to add value to white goods and drive up prices. High-end washer-dryers were hardly around 20-plus years ago, when your papa first started living on his own, so please understand that he’s just an innocent papa who doesn’t know much about modern solo living in the Reiwa era. Isn’t it sweet of him to buy one for you? But if you’re still unhappy, I don’t think your papa is exactly short on money, so why not try cutely asking, “Could you exchange it for me?” Just don’t be too forceful, or it might come across as scary—ask in a sweet, adorable way.

He offered to buy me an appliance as a graduation gift, but when he said, “I’ll choose it for you,” I trusted him—only to find that the washing machine was one of those old-fashioned top-loading models with the lid on top. And it doesn’t even have a drying function.

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He offered to buy me an appliance as a graduation gift, but when he said, “I’ll choose it for you,” I trusted him—only to find that the washing machine was one of those old-fashioned top-loading models with the lid on top. And it doesn’t even have a drying function.

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