The seventh episode of the drama series " Who saw the peacock dance in the jungle? " (TBS, Friday 10pm) starring Suzu Hirose will be broadcast on March 7th. Nomura Kota plays Akazawa Mamoru, the son of Akazawa Tadashi (Fujimoto Takahiro) and his wife Kyoko (Nishida Naomi). Like his father, he is a police officer, but he has modern values and criticizes the police organization with a somewhat cold-hearted eye. We asked Nomura about what he kept in mind when playing Mamoru and what we can look forward to in the future.
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-Was there anything you kept in mind when playing the role of Mamoru?
I try to deliver my lines confidently. In addition, the director directed me to speak a little brighter than usual. The scene in episode 2 where Mamoru takes off his socks was directed by the director, and it's interesting because it gives the feeling of returning to his hometown.
-What are your impressions of Fujimoto-san, who plays the father, Tadashi, and Nishida-san, who plays the mother, Kyoko?
Fujimoto-san is a very gutsy person, both in appearance and personality. I haven't met him many times yet, but he has a good physique, so I felt his toughness right away. He talked to me about a lot of things, and when we were discussing the possibility of the culprit during a break in filming, he said, "Mamoru seems suspicious, too," and I felt a pressure similar to that of Tadashi (laughs).
Nishida-san has a really gentle and calm demeanor, and even during breaks she would talk to me. Every time we met, she would greet me with a smile and say "It's been a while," and treat me like a real mother.
--What about Kou, the cat at the Akazawa house?
He's super cute, and I'm always touching him (laughs). But he's really shy... I have a cat, so I thought Kou-kun would like him, but he was surprisingly cold towards me, which made me a little sad.
--What kind of family is the Akazawa family in your opinion?
I think it's a warm and cozy family, with a slightly strict father and a very kind mother balancing each other out.
-- Mamoru has chosen the same profession as Tadashi, police officer, but why do you think he made that choice?
I think there must have been something to admire when you see such a strong figure. His father, who was the closest to him, must have looked cool as a police officer. I think that's why Mamoru himself aimed to become a police officer, aiming to be like his father. But Mamoru has a somewhat cold view of the police. I wonder if his father nags him.
--Please tell us about the most memorable scene from the broadcast so far.
The ramen looks delicious. I saw the making-of video, and I remember that Kenichi Matsuyama was eating with great vigor even after the cut was called, and I always thought, "The ramen looks delicious," and "I want to eat that ramen." In episode 5, the mother made fried chicken, but I couldn't eat it then... I'm secretly looking forward to being able to eat something in some scene.
-What is your impression of Hirose-san?
I haven't had the chance to film much with Hirose-san yet, but I think she has a very straight gaze. Her close-up scenes are really captivating. Even before I made my acting debut, I saw Hirose-san starring in the drama "Gakkou no Kaidan" (2015, Nippon TV) and thought she was amazing. I'm very happy to have had the opportunity to work with her this time. If I have the chance to work with her again, I'd like to play a more confrontational role and have a longer exchange.
--What can we look forward to in the future?
I was recently given the scripts for the final episode, and I was surprised when I read them. There are many scenes that will make you wonder who the culprit is, so please look forward to them and watch until the end.
