The fifth episode of the NHK drama series "Drama 10 ' Shiawase wa tabete nete mate '" (General TV, Tuesdays at 10pm), starring actress Yuki Sakurai , was broadcast on April 29th, and viewers responded to the exchange at the end between Satoko (Sakurai) and Tsukasa ( Hio Miyazawa) about dried persimmons, as well as the words that Suzu (Kaga Mariko) once said to Tsukasa.
The drama is based on the manga of the same name by Tori Mizunagi. The main character, who is troubled by various issues such as health, work, apartments, and future plans, regains her mind and body through delicious medicinal food and the gentle human relationships of the housing complex, and realizes the happiness that is close to her and depends on her. It is a heartwarming story that will warm your heart.
In episode 5, Satoko gives up her side job and goes back to commuting between her part-time job and home. Tsukasa goes to the mountains. Suzu (Mariko Kaga), who says she sometimes wanders off, encourages Satoko to go to the mountains as well. Wanting to be soothed by the greenery, Satoko goes to Tsukasa's place. There, Tsukasa reveals a little bit about his past.
Satoko discovers an unexpected side to the mysterious Tsukasa. Meanwhile, Suzu remembers the time she first met Tsukasa.
Towards the end of the film, Satoko is concerned about Yumi (Nakayama Hinano), a high school student living in the housing complex, and resumes renting a room. Tsukasa, concerned about Satoko's health, offers her a dried persimmon. Satoko initially refuses, saying that persimmons will cool her stomach, but Satoko's words bring back memories of her and Suzu.
Tsukasa tells Suzu that she might just disappear like her father, who disappeared altogether. However, Suzu tells Tsukasa, "You're you. There's no need to worry," and offers him some dried persimmons she has taken out of the cupboard.
Suzu continued, "Sweets help relax the mind. They say persimmons cool the body. But if you dry them in the sun, that changes," she told Tsukasa, and she added, "If you dry them in the sun here for a while, you'll probably feel better."
Then, turning to Satoko, who was now standing in front of him, Tsukasa explained about dried persimmons, "They don't cool the body. They moisten the lungs and aid in digestion and absorption," and recommended them again.
Viewers posted comments on social media such as, "The dried persimmon episode made me cry a little," "The dried persimmon that Suzu once gave to Tsukasa-kun is now being passed on from Tsukasa-kun to Mugimaki-san. It's like a baton of happiness...Today's episode was good too. It's really touching and kind," "What a happy drama. I want to eat some dried persimmons," "Drying in the sun is just too wonderful," and "The drama makes you feel warm like a hot water bottle...it makes me want to eat some dried persimmons."
