Many of the speeches given were based on personal experiences, ranging from social issues, enthusiasm for learning Japanese, gratitude to family members, and the value of communication, to episodes of personal growth and new insights gained through encounters with the people around them. Ms. Chompoo also shared stories from her middle school and high school experiences related to her favorite color with great emotion.

The title of her speech was “Chompoo.” In her bright and lively speech, she shared the following episode. “Since my last name, “Chompoo,” has a similar pronunciation and meaning to the word “pink” in Thai, I have loved the color pink since I was a child and have always picked pink for my clothes and personal belongings. However, many people in my middle school class thought that girls who liked pink were too vulnerable and wanted attention from boys, and my friends told me, ‘Pink only helps you look cuter, and it doesn’t suit you.’ Then when I entered high school and was asked by a friend what my favorite color was, I responded “pink,” with some hesitation, and was pleased to find out that my friend liked pink, too. My high school friend said, ‘Everyone has their own opinions and ideas. It is up to you to choose what kind of person you want to be.’ That gave me confidence in myself.”