The 53rd episode of the NHK Asadora drama "Anpan " starring Mio Imada (General TV, Monday to Saturday 8:00 am and others) was broadcast on June 11th. At the end of the episode, Takashi ( Takumi Kitamura) reunites with his younger brother Chihiro (Motoki Nakazawa) for the first time in three years, attracting the attention of viewers.
In the 53rd episode, Takashi fell asleep in the stables, but thanks to the help of Shima (Eiji Yokota) who was asked by Kamino (Eita Okuno), he was able to take the exam and pass the exam to become a Class B executive candidate. When Takashi thanks Kamino, Kamino says that he was also asked by an oddball.
Takashi goes to Yagi (Satoshi Tsumabuki) who is reading a book on his bed and expresses his gratitude. When Takashi asks Yagi why he is not taking the officer candidate exam, Yagi replies, "Rather than becoming important in a place like this, I want to return to work as soon as possible."
In the summer of July 1944, two years after Takashi joined the army, Takashi, now a corporal, receives a letter from Chihiro. Chihiro, who had planned to enter Kyoto Imperial University with the aim of becoming a lawyer, has instead become a naval ensign. In the letter, she says, "How are you, brother? Let's meet this Saturday in Kokura."
Takashi heads to the appointed location and meets Chihiro, who is wearing a white naval uniform, for the first time in three years. Takashi asks, "What impressive epaulettes. You're really a naval officer now, aren't you?" Chihiro replies, "As you can see, you're a corporal, aren't you?" and the 53rd episode comes to a close.
On social media, people were saying things like, "Chihiro, you're a naval ensign... I can't help but feel anxious...", "It's been a long time since we last saw our brothers, but my heart is already aching", "He looks so good in the white naval uniform, which makes it even more sad", "Why did you become a naval ensign?", "Sad signs are rising", and "It makes my heart flutter".
