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This is a relaxing show, and I'm a sucker for SoL that features directionless, apathetic girls discovering something that brings them happiness.
>>35659
The two aren't necessarily orthogonal; persistent ennui and apathy for long enough will lead to that. Either way, her prior life was clearly joyless and somber.
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>>35677
The message I took away was that it wasn't the motorcycle itself per se but rather the thematic motif of unbounded exploration that it represents which becomes her source of joy. Of course the anime's portrayal of this is a bit glorified (think of the contrast mythical image of the "american dream" versus the current reality), but some elements of it can still be found even in real life – for instance, that ephemeral feeling of discovery that results from taking a walk outside at night in the crisp air, following random roads until you stumble upon a scenic, secluded spot (*).
The motorcycle itself is just a catalyst that helps get her off the "beaten path" and gives her an opportunity to spontaneously explore.
(*) Depending on your location, mileage may vary; trying this in a suburb might not be as succesful, but there's probably at least a creek, hiking trail, or pond nearby.
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