The 64th episode of the NHK morning drama " Omusubi " (General Asadora , Monday to Saturday at 8:00 am and others), starring Kanna Hashimoto , was broadcast on December 26th, in which Yui's (Hashimoto) childhood friend Yota (Sugao Araki) and her high school classmate Emi (Nakamura Moriri) announced that they were dating, which drew congratulations from viewers.
When Yota was a child, Yui's grandfather Nagayoshi (Matsudaira Ken) asked him to protect her, and as he watched over her, he began to develop feelings for her. Emi was aware of Yota's feelings, and there were also scenes where she gently comforted the heartbroken Yota.
In the 64th episode, when Yui returns to her hometown of Itoshima, Fukuoka, Yota brings Emi to her and reports with a smile, "We're dating." Yota quit his job at an IT company a month ago and revealed how they met, saying, "I was talking to Emi about it."
Yota said he would start oyster farming, saying, "I want many people to eat oysters grown in Itoshima and make my hometown more lively. That's my dream for the future." He then hinted at his intention to marry Emi, saying, "Eventually, together..." Emi slapped Yota and laughed shyly, saying, "No way! It's embarrassing!"
On social media, comments included, "That's great, it made me smile," "The hints were raised when they were students," "I'm glad Yota was able to get over his first love and move on to the next one," "Emi's feelings for Yota finally reached her! I wish them both happiness," and "They're both such nice guys and a great match, congratulations."
