The third episode of the TV drama series " Shiawase na Kekkon " (TV Asahi, Thursdays at 9pm), starring actor Sadao Abe , was broadcast on July 31st, and the average viewership rating (Kanto region, Video Research survey, same below) was 6.1% for households and 3.2% for individuals.
The drama is an original work by screenwriter Shizuka Oishi , known for last year's NHK Taiga drama " To Dear Radiance (Hikaru Kimi e) ." While it is a family drama, it is also a "marriage suspense" that questions the love between husband and wife. The story follows the life of a bachelor, lawyer Harada Kotaro (Abe), who is attracted to and marries the mysterious high school art teacher Suzuki Nerula ( Takako Matsu), but Nerula harbors a serious secret.
The third episode was titled "Memories of Murder."