The ninth and final episode of the drama series " Shiawase na Kekkon " (TV Asahi, Thursdays at 9 PM), starring actor Sadao Abe , aired on September 11th, and it was revealed that the average viewership (Kanto region, Video Research survey, same below) was 8.0% households and 4.5% individual viewers. The 8.0% household viewership was the second highest for the show after the first episode's 8.5%, and the 4.5% individual viewership was tied with the first episode for the most viewership.
The drama is an original work by screenwriter Shizuka Oishi , known for last year's NHK Taiga drama " To Dear Radiance (Hikaru Kimi e) ," and is a family drama that also explores the love between husband and wife as a "marriage suspense." 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 she harbors a serious secret.
The final episode, episode 9, was broadcast under the title "A Wife Named Nella."