The sixth episode of the drama series " DOPE " (TBS, Fridays at 10pm), co-starring Takahashi Kaito of the popular group "King & Prince" and actor Tomoya Nakamura , aired on August 8th. Viewers commented on Rinka Kumada, who plays the role of former Special Investigation Division member Izumi Ruka, saying things like, "Rinka Kumada in DOPE is too much," and "I like the bad Rinkuma (Kumada)."
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Izumi was once a direct junior of Watanuki Hikaru (Araki Yuko). In episode 5, she reunites with Watanuki for the first time in a long time. Looking back on the power harassment she once received from Watanuki, she calls it "the worst," and then adds sarcastically, "I'm very happy now. Unlike you, who are busy caring for your grandmother every day."
In episode 6, Izumi appears in front of Watanuki and Saiki (Takahashi), who are searching for Jinnai (Nakamura). "Good evening, Watanuki-san. How is your grandmother doing?" Izumi smiles and asks Saiki, "Are you being bullied or anything? Are you okay?", showing concern.
"What is it, Izumi? Did you come all the way here just to say something like that?" Watanuki questioned, to which Izumi stared coldly. Then she suddenly smiled and said, "Hmm. I didn't come here because I had business with you, Watanuki-san. Here, here's a present!" as she handed Jinnai's photo to Saiki.
"Why did you do this?" Watanuki asked, to which Izumi tilted her head and replied, "Hmm, I wonder why?" Immediately afterwards, she delivered a powerful kick to Watanuki's face, but Watanuki blocked the kick. However, the force of the kick caused her to crouch down.
"Are you surprised? I've gotten stronger."
Izumi laughed, told Jinnai where he was, and then left saying, "See you later."
On social media, the topic became a hot topic, with comments such as, "I really like Rinkuma as a villain," "It's nice when Rinkuma looks evil and isn't just cute," "I like Rinkuma with a mean look," "How did Luka become so strong? Is it DOPE?" and "Rinka Kumada, who plays Izumi, makes a really mysterious villain. She's great and doesn't look out of place."
