The second episode of the drama series "A Little Esper" (TV Asahi, Tuesdays at 9pm), starring Yo Oizumi, aired on October 28th, revealing the past of the heroine Shiki (Aoi Miyazaki ).
◇The following contains spoilers.
The script is written by Akiko Nogi , known for "Unnatural," "MIU404," and " Diamonds Sleeping in the Sea ." The protagonist, Bunta (played by Oizumi), has become a bit of a psychic after relocating to the mysterious company "Nonamare," and, under the rule that "you must not love people," he and his friends embark on a mission to save the world.
Shiki is a woman who lives in Nonamare's company housing and believes Bunta to be her "husband." At the end of episode 2, Bunta learns from his fellow esper friends that Shiki's husband had once died in an accident. Having witnessed his tragic death, Shiki is unable to accept her husband's death and continues to believe that Bunta is her husband.
When Bunta finds out the truth, he asks, "Is that okay?" Sakurasuke (Dean Fujioka) advises him, "Even if it's just an illusion, it's fine as long as it makes you happy."
Regarding Shiki's past, viewers posted comments on social media such as, "Shiki-chan... so that's what it was like...", "Shiki's true identity was revealed sooner than I thought", "Shiki's past must be really painful", and "It's okay to be happy now, even if it's just a delusion. It must be painful when you remember sad things."
