The first episode of the drama series "Shumaku no Rondo" (Kantele/Fuji TV, Mondays at 10pm), starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, aired on October 13th. Nakamura Yuri's character, picture book author Mikuriya Makoto, became a hot topic on social media.
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The drama is a human drama about Torikai Itsuki (Kusanagi), an estate organizer who is raising his young son alone, and who, together with his colleagues at the estate organizer company, supports families with various circumstances.
Makoto attended the publication party for her first picture book accompanied by her husband, Toshihito (Jun Kaname), the heir to the large company Mikuriya Holdings. Toshihito said, "I intend to continue to fully support my wife's writing career. She's our genius," and shook Makoto's hand in front of the guests. At first glance, the two appeared to be a happy couple, but Makoto's heart was worn down by a loveless marriage.
One day, Makoto visits her parents' house to look for an art book to use in her next work. She notices something strange about the shoes in the entranceway and asks, "Mom, is someone here?", and realizes that there is a strange man (Itsuki) in her room.
Rushing towards the sound of someone's presence, Makoto got tangled up and collapsed onto the bed with Itsuki. When Itsuki asked, "Are you okay?" Makoto replied, "Who are you?"
On social media, the show was a hot topic, with comments such as "What will happen to Itsuki and Makoto from now on?", "I'm curious to see what happens to Itsuki and Makoto in the future," "It's not just about thinking about death, but it's also about what happens to the Mikuriya family, and what happens to Makoto and Itsuki, and there are other elements to consider, so it's worth watching. It's a drama that I'm looking forward to seeing in the future," and "I can't wait to see how things develop."
The scene where Makoto meets with Moriyama, her editor, played by Kuninaka Ryoko, also drew a lot of attention. On social media, people commented, "The beauty of Kuninaka Ryoko and Nakamura Yuri is on full display," "Seeing Kuninaka Ryoko and Nakamura Yuri side by side is a real treat for the eyes," and "They're just too amazing."
