"Anpan" Episode 107: Viewers pay attention to Ranko's "gestures"

The 107th episode of the NHK Asadora drama "Anpan " (General TV, Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM and other times), starring Mio Imada , was broadcast on August 26th, and viewers were drawn to Ranko's ( Yuumi Kawai) mannerisms.

In episode 107, orphans come to Yagi's (Satoshi Tsumabuki) company to deliver cards. Yagi smiles happily and hugs the children affectionately. Ranko smiles at the sight of Yagi.

Later, Kasuya (Tanaka Shunsuke) and Akira (Saito Tomoaki) go out, leaving Yagi and Ranko alone in the office. Ranko asks, "Do you always hug children like that when you give them presents?" Yagi explains, "Those children have never known the warmth given unconditionally by their parents." Ranko says, "Yagi-san, you've hugged hundreds of children," to which Yagi replies, "I guess that's how it is."

Ranko then blurts out, "Someone who will hug me like that, Yagi..." Yagi is surprised and at a loss for words, "No...I..." Ranko apologizes, "Sorry for asking such a strange question," and hurries out of the office. After closing the door, Ranko places her hand on her forehead and looks troubled.

On social media, people speculated, "On the night Iwao proposed to her, Hatako showed off her collection of love letters and when he said, 'Ranko, you have someone important to you too, don't you?' she put her hand to her forehead. That's a habit she does when she's overwhelmed with love," "Ranko puts her hand to her forehead when she's upset," and "Is she torn between Yagi and Go-chan, with whom she has sworn to be in love for the rest of her life?" Other comments included, "She's definitely in love," "Ranko's gestures and expressions make me mesmerized," and "She's so sexy."