The sixth episode of the drama series "Shumaku no Rondo" (Kantele/Fuji TV, Mondays at 10pm), starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, aired on November 17th. The scene in which Toshihito, played by Jun Kaname, calls Itsuki (played by Kusanagi) and puts pressure on him has been highlighted on social media.
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One night, Toshito calls his wife Makoto (Yuri Nakamura), but it is Itsuki who answers. Itsuki tells Toshito that Makoto's mother, Koharu (Jun Fubuki), has come to Izu to sort out her affairs before death, but that public transportation has been cut off and she is unable to return home. Makoto has a high fever and is unable to answer the phone. Toshito expresses his displeasure when Itsuki tells him that Makoto has come to Izu to sort out her affairs before death, but that public transportation has been cut off and she is unable to answer the phone.
Later, Toshito calls Itsuki. When Itsuki apologizes, saying, "I'm entirely responsible for what happened this time," Toshito sarcastically remarks, "Your company is providing a very detailed service, even going so far as to help a customer (Makoto) find her father."
Furthermore, regarding Heaven's Messenger, where Itsuki works, Toshito said, "It seems like the company's financial situation isn't very good. In fact, I've recently become interested in that industry, so if you're interested, I'd be happy to discuss anything, including investment."
"I appreciate it, but it's not my decision..." Itsuki said, looking a bit confused. He explained that he didn't think it would be a good fit because Toshito's company and Heaven's Messenger have completely different management policies and philosophies. Toshito responded coldly, "I'm not forcing you to do anything. I don't care what you do with your wife. But remember that marriage is protected by law," and gave him a sharp look.
On social media, people were talking about how "Mikuri Toshito is scary," "He's so scary - he puts a lot of pressure on Torikai," "Why doesn't he talk to his wife properly before pressuring Torikai?", "Kaname is really good at playing unpleasant guys," "I love the sense of unease that Kaname Jun exudes!", "Toshito is having an affair himself, yet he says he can sue her too, how dare he say that lol," and "The confrontation scene between Itsuki and Toshito was great!"
This human drama follows Torikai Itsuki, an estate organizer who lost his wife five years ago and has a young son, as he and his colleagues at the estate organizer company "Heaven's Messenger" support families with various circumstances.
