To the Shining You：Next week's 39th episode will be "Unbroken Bonds" - Synopsis and scene cuts released - Michinaga is conscious of the birth of an emperor of his own bloodline (contains spoilers)

The NHK Taiga drama "To You, Shining" (General TV, Sunday 8pm and others) stars actress Yoshitaka Yuriko. The subtitle of the 39th episode, which will be broadcast on October 13th, is "Unbreakable Bonds," and the synopsis and scene cuts have been released.

◇Spoilers below

"To You, Shining" is the 63rd Taiga drama. Set in the aristocratic society of the mid-Heian period, the protagonist is Murasaki Shikibu (Mahiro), who later wrote "The Tale of Genji," said to be the world's oldest novel written by a woman. The script was written by Oishi Shizuka, who is writing a Taiga drama for the second time since "Koumyou ga Tsuji" in 2006, and depicts the glittering world of Heian aristocrats and the life of a woman who lived, wrote, and loved with all her heart.

In the 38th episode, Empress Shoshi (Mikami Ai) gives birth to a second prince. As the nobles' intentions intersect over who will succeed the throne, Michinaga (Emoto Tasuku) begins to think about the birth of an emperor of his own bloodline.

Then, rumors spread throughout the Imperial Court that Michinaga's enemy, Ise (Miura Shohei), is in deteriorating health. Meanwhile, while Mahiro (Yoshitaka) is visiting her hometown and enjoying a long-awaited family get-together, Korenori (Takasugi Mahiro) reveals to Tametoki (Kishitani Goro) that Kenko's (Minami Sara) father is Michinaga.

When Tametoki learns the truth...