The 15th episode of the NHK Asadora drama "Bakebake " (Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM and other times), starring Akari Takaishi as the heroine, was broadcast on October 17th, and viewers' attention was drawn to Sawa Nozu(Wan Marui), Toki's childhood friend and best friend, who comforted the distraught Toki (Takaishi).
In the 15th episode, thanks to Toki's dedication, Den (played by Shinichi Tsutsumi) shows signs of recovery. When Toki reports to Sannojo(played by Rihito Itagaki), the acting president of the factory, Hirai (played by Tomomi Adachi), who is on duty, raises his hand against Sen (played by Kino Adachi), who keeps failing.
Den, who witnessed the moment, asks Sannojo to explain what happened, but suddenly collapses in pain. Sannojo confesses, "It's impossible, it's too late now," and reveals that Toki is the daughter of Fu and Tae (Keiko Kitagawa). When Toki replies, "I know everything," Den says, "Then I'll tell you. You are not my child and Tae's. You are the child of Tsukasanosuke Matsuno and Matsuno Fumi. From the moment you were born, and always will be..." He collapses into Tae's lap and passes away.
The scene changes, and after Den's funeral, Toki asks his family, "I want to be alone for a bit. I want to be alone and lose my temper." Toki is given permission, and says, "Then I'll go and lose my temper," to which Tsukasanosuke(Takashi Okabe) sends him off, saying, "Go ahead and lose your temper as much as you like."
Toki goes outside and is left alone. He hears a voice calling out from behind him, "Toki?" and turns around to see Sawa standing there. Toki asks, "What are you always doing when you're out of sorts?" to which Sawa replies, "I wonder."
Toki asks Sawa, "I want to lose my temper, but I don't know how. I'm aiming to become a teacher, so I don't think you should know how." As soon as Sawa replies, "Yes, that's true. In the first place, how do you lose your temper at school..." Toki breaks down crying. Sawa embraces Toki and says, "You're doing a good job of losing your temper... Good job, good job..." as she pats him on the back.
Comments on social media included, "I cried so much I was shocked," "Osawa's kindness brought me to tears," "She's the best best friend Toki has," "Osawa is the best because she comforts him when he's upset," "I love the relationship between Toki and Osawa," "'You're just so good at letting yourself get upset' was like a comical line, and it brought me to tears," "She always kindly accepts the sadness that she has no outlet for," and "I'm glad Sawa was there for Toki when he was going through a difficult time."
