"Taigan no Kaji" Dean Fujioka as "Nakatani" is "perfectly suited for the role"

The final episode of the drama series " Taigan no Kaji ~Kore ga, Watashi no Ikiru Michi~ " (TBS, Tuesdays at 10pm), starring actress Mikako Tabe , was broadcast on June 3rd. Viewers commented that Dean Fujioka, who played Nakatani Tatsuya, was "perfect for the role."

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"When I find a suitable time, I'll say, 'Wait a moment, Reiko ( Noriko Eguchi)!' And at that point, please unfold this (a banner with a message for Reiko)."

Shiho (Tabe) has given Nakatani an important role in the Tanabata party, which will also serve as a farewell party for Reiko. Shiho finally gives Nakatani an eye contact and he gets ready.

Meanwhile, Reiko tells Shiho, "I've changed my mind about quitting my job," and a surprised Shiho shouts, "What?! Wait a moment, Reiko!"

Mistaking it for a signal from Shiho, Nakatani rushes in front of Reiko, shouting, "Now!" Shiho frantically tries to stop him, saying, "Ah, that's not right!", but Nakatani unfurls a banner that reads, "Thank you Reiko and take care."

On social media, there were many comments such as, "Nakatani's timing of the banner was perfect," "The flow from 'Reiko, please wait a moment!' to 'Now' felt like a comedy sketch," "It was so adorable watching Nakatani fold up the banner that she had so bravely unfurled with all her might," and "I thought Nakatani's timing of the banner would definitely fail."

There were many opinions such as, "For me, Nakatani Dean was the perfect fit for the role!", "Dean was perfect for the role this time, it was great", "Nakatani-san was cute until the end", and "Dean was the best as he was so high-spec, strict and a bit off."