The seventh episode of the TBS Tuesday drama "Jaa, Anta ga Tsukutte Miro yo It" (Tuesdays at 10 PM), starring Kaho and Takeuchi Ryoma, aired on November 18th. The scene in which Katsuo's (Takeuchi) older brother Torakichi (Fukimizu Motoki) speaks of his feelings for his daughter, Madori (Washio Shinyo), drew attention from viewers.
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Katsuo learns that his mother Yoko (Ikezu Sachiko) is feeling lonely because Torakichi's family hasn't come to visit. In fact, Yoko has bought a red school bag to make Madori happy.
Katsuo decides to go to an amusement park with Torakichi's family and Ayumi (Kaho). After riding the thrilling rides, which he's not good at, Katsuo ends up drenched in sweat, and Madori interrupts, saying, "You're so scared, even though you're a man." Torakichi's wife, Megumi (Nishihara Aki), immediately scolds Madori, saying, "Don't say things like, 'You're a man, even though you're a man.' Whether you're a man or a woman, scary things are scary."
Later, Katsuo saw Madori playing in the playground and told Torakichi, "She looks kind of boyish." Torakichi explained that Madori prefers playing catch to playing with dolls, and that she prefers pants to skirts. She also revealed that her favorite colors are blue and black, not pink or red, and that she chooses what she likes regardless of gender.
"Mom and Dad are always going to say, 'She's a girl, after all,' right? It's hard to see Madori being subjected to that. I want to let Madori be herself and make the choice," Torakichi said, sympathizing with his daughter's feelings.
On social media, people were talking about the show, saying things like, "His brother protects his child so well, he's a great dad. I'm so happy that Madori is growing up free," "Madori's family was wonderful. Big Bro Torakichi was especially good," "I'm glad that Big Bro Torakichi is a good dad who respects Madori's feelings and lets her do what she wants. He's a really great big brother," and "The picnic scene with Big Bro Torakichi and his family was amazing."
