そうですか

Do you know the origin of the Japanese New Year's allowance, called "otoshidama"?

The round kagami mochi represents the spirit, or "tama" of the god of the New Year, named Toshi,

and it is given to children in hopes that they will survive and mature, or so I've heard.

But, I've heard of adults receiving it from other adults.

In the entertainment business, it seems there are some cases

where those with higher standing give to those with lower standing.

I guess they weren't lying when they said you had an answer for everything, Miss Houshou.

I only know what I know.