The eighth episode of the NHK drama series "Drama 10 ' Shiawase wa tabete nete mate '" (General TV, Tuesdays at 10pm), starring actress Yuki Sakurai Yuki, was broadcast on May 20th, and the meaning of the greasy ready-made meal that Satoko (Sakurai)'s mother Keiko (Asaka Mayumi), who is unable to accept her daughter's illness, brings over became a hot topic.
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 18, Suzu's (Mariko Kaga) daughter, Touko, comes from far away. She rushes over after hearing that Satoko (Sakurai) will be given a room.
Touko's arrival also brings to light some unexpected facts about the housing complex. If the complex needs to be rebuilt in the future, the residents will be forced to shoulder a huge financial burden due to soaring construction costs and other circumstances. If they can't pay, they have no choice but to move out. Touko encourages Suzu to move into a nursing home. To help Suzu, who wants to live here, Touko makes a suggestion to Tsukasa ( Hio Miyazawa).
One day, Keiko comes to the apartment complex where Satoko lives. She recommends some prepared foods she has bought to Satoko, but they are all greasy foods such as gyoza, sweet and sour pork, hamburger steak, and shrimp gratin. Satoko is speechless, even though she doesn't understand Keiko's illness. However, the menu brings back memories of Satoko's childhood, as she remembers them all.
On social media, comments such as "That's the menu I just bought," "So that's what it is," "This... makes me cry," and "I'm crying..." were posted. Various comments were also posted, such as "It was her favorite food so it's even more painful," "Time has stopped since she was a child...," "Let's take a look at Satoko now, Mom," and "Both mother and daughter are clumsy."
The drama will have its final episode next week on May 27th.
