The final episode of the TV drama series "Mamono（Monster）" starring Kumiko Aso(TV Asahi, Friday 11:15pm *except in some areas) was broadcast on June 13th. The change in the facial expression of Kana Kita, who played Toya's (Akihisa Shiono) wife, Natsune, became a hot topic among viewers.
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While Ayame (played by Aso) goes to call an ambulance, Natsune is left alone in a room with Toya, who is unconscious and tied up. Toya wakes up and says "I'm sorry," and asks her to untie him.
"Let's go home quickly. Let's go somewhere just the two of us," Natsune pleaded, and she untied Touya's wrists. She quickly got behind Touya, who was trying to untie her own legs, and strangled him with her necktie. Natsune, breathing heavily, smiled as tears flowed from her eyes.
At the trial, Natsune testified, "I killed Touya." She asked for leniency, saying, "If Touya had not died that day, I would have died." Natsune was sentenced to seven years in prison.
On social media, people were talking about the show, saying things like, "Kita Kana, who played Natsune, gave a fantastic performance as a monster. I was completely drawn in," "Kita Kana's acting was amazing. Her insane expressions and atmosphere really drew me in! I'd like to see her other works!" and "Kita Kana's role as Natsune was delicate and heartbreaking. Her expression, which showed her anguish, pierced my heart."
