The 43rd episode of the NHK Asadora drama "Anpan " (General TV, Monday to Saturday at 8:00 AM and others), starring Mio Imada , was broadcast on May 28th, and Takashi's ( Takumi Kitamura) mother Tomiko (Nanako Matsushima) made a reappearance, attracting the attention of viewers.
In episode 43, Taka returns to Tokyo without confessing his feelings to Nobu (Imada). On his way back, Taka passes by the Asada house and Jiro (Ayumu Nakajima) comes to visit him. When Taka finds out that Nobu is getting married for the first time, he gives her a fake smile and says, "Nobu-chan...I wish you happiness."
When Takashi returned to Tokyo, he was in despair, saying, "It was all too late." Unable to bear the sight of it any longer, Kentaro (Fumiya Takahashi) took Takashi to Ginza, where he reunited with Tomiko at the bakery "Mimuraya," which holds fond memories for him. Kentaro was surprised, saying, "Wow, this beautiful woman is an acquaintance of Yanai-kun?" Tomiko called out to Takashi, "Do you remember this bakery? I never thought we'd meet in a place like this... Mom... I've always wanted to see you."
When Takashi failed the entrance exam and had to retake the exam, Tomiko said, "I can't wait a year..." and left Gomenyocho (episode 20). In episode 25 (broadcast on May 2), when Takashi passed the entrance exam to Tokyo Higher School of Fine Arts, she watched him from afar at the announcement of the results, but left without saying a word. Therefore, Takashi did not know that Tomiko was in Tokyo.
Upon seeing Tomiko for the first time in a long time, comments were made on social media such as, "I have a feeling something is going to happen," "Tomiko is even more of a beauty queen," "Tomiko has become gorgeous again... has she remarried for the third time?", "She bought five freshly baked Anpan, right? Is she living with someone else?", "The elusive Tomiko is full of mysteries," and "She's so scary!"
