Jackie answers “Can someone please tell me im not the only...”

Angelica asked this question about Pachinko:

Can someone please tell me im not the only one who thought of this, although this is just based on the author's description of Hana did she die of STDs? Possibly aids?

Jackie L Because of the time period and description of her illness, I think Hana died of AIDS too. Also, she mentions that she contracted this disease from the…moreBecause of the time period and description of her illness, I think Hana died of AIDS too. Also, she mentions that she contracted this disease from the head of a trading company. I think she was referring to Akiko's father (Noa's college girlfriend's father). It was mentioned several times that he owned a trading company.
I think this was a subtle way to show the disparity in the fathers. Noa's father, considered a low-life Yakuza in Japanese society, contrasted with Akiko's father a wealthy, respected owner of a trading company. Yet, it is Akiko's father who contracts and (knowingly?) infects Hana with Aids.(less)

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