On October 2nd, So Matsushima of the popular eight-member group "timelesz" attended a press conference in Tokyo for the drama series "Papa to Chichi no Uchigohan" (TV Asahi, Saturdays at 11pm), which starts on October 4th, along with Jin Shirasu, who co-stars with him. He expressed his excitement about co-starring with fellow group member Shuto Inomata in the drama, saying, "It's very rare for a member to appear in a drama starring another member."
This will be Matsushima's first lead role in a terrestrial TV drama series. It will also be Inomata's first drama appearance. "I'm very emotional to be starring in my first lead role at this timing, and to be appearing in a drama with Inomata, who is also making his first drama appearance," he said with a smile.
The theme song for the drama is Timelesz's new song "Recipe," and Matsushima said, "It's not a celebration, but I'm happy that my song was chosen as the theme song at a time when we have a new system. I feel reassured because I can see from up close how (Inomata) is taking things seriously, and I want to work together with him to make this a success."
Inomata said, "I'm able to play this role because Satoshi has been working so hard. I'm grateful to many people, and I'm happy about the theme song! Satoshi came up with the choreography, so it's easy for anyone to do."
The drama is based on the manga of the same name (Shinchosha) by Toyoda Yu, who is also known for "It Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!." It is a family drama about single fathers Sengoku Satoshi (Matsushima) and Harumi Masahiro (Shirasu) who live together and struggle to raise their children. Inomata will play Akutsu Tatsuya, a part-time worker at the bone-setting clinic run by Sengoku.
Misako Renbutsu and child actors Tanahashi Nono and Sakura also attended the press conference. Matsushima and Shirasu entered the venue holding hands with their child actors Nono and Sakura. Matsushima commented on the atmosphere on set, "It feels like a homey family atmosphere. We communicate casually, and I feel lonely when I can't see Nono and Sakura during breaks from filming. It's such a comfortable set that it makes you feel that way."
