The 109th episode of the NHK Asadora drama "Omusubi " (General TV, Monday to Saturday at 8:00 a.m. and other times), starring Kanna Hashimoto , was broadcast on March 6th, and viewers were drawn to the interaction between Yozo (Katsunori Uchiba) and the people in the shopping district.
In episode 109, Yozo, who has been running a tailoring business in Sakura-dori Shopping Street for a long time, comes to Hair Salon Yoneda, where the people of the shopping street gather. Yozo announces, "I've decided to leave this town," and explains, "My wife has been feeling unwell for a long time. ... So, after talking it over with my sons, we decided to move to a nursing home for the elderly."
"Don't look sad, everyone, send me off with a smile," Yozo said. Masato (Kitamura Yukiya) and Aiko (Asou Kumiko) said, "Thank you for taking care of us for so long," and "Please take care of yourself." Yozo said, "I've spent more time here than I have at work. Thank you so much."
He expressed his gratitude to Misae (Midori Kimura), saying, "Thank you for kicking the butts of the guys on the day of the earthquake. It was thanks to you that we were able to get through that day." He then smiled at Fukuda (Hideaki Okajima), called him "Fuku-chan," and said, "Nothing in particular for you." When everyone present fell over, Yozo immediately followed up by saying, "Just kidding! The Sakura Street comedy trio was fun," and cheered on Yui (Hashimoto) and the others, saying, "From now on, it's your time. I'm counting on you."
At the end, Yozo started with a straight face, saying, "I've always thought I had to say this," and Shoya (Sano Hayato) commented, "How long are you going to be a Tochigi dialect speaker?" When everyone else fell over again, Yozo told Shoya, "It's good not to forget your hometown. Do your best and keep it that way!", before waving his hand cheerfully and leaving the place.
Comments on social media included, "Yozo's exchanges were like Shinkigeki and they were heartwarming lol," "It was totally Shinkigeki and I was laughing until I cried," "This was the true essence of Uchiba, who has been the leader of Shinkigeki for many years," and "Since the actor inside is from Yoshimoto Shinkigeki, his light-hearted exit, typical of Shinkigeki, brought me to tears."
