The eighth episode of the TBS Sunday Theatre drama "The Royal Family" (Sundays at 9pm), starring Satoshi Tsumabuki, was broadcast on November 30th. Regarding Taishi Nakagawa, who plays Shiina's (Sawamura Kazuki) son Nobuyuki, comments on social media included, "His level of cheerfulness and frivolity is the best," and "Only Taishi Nakagawa can pull off that perfect frivolousness."
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Koichi ( Ren Meguro ), who inherited the "Royal Family" from his father Kozo (Sato Koichi Sato ) as an "inheritance-only horse owner," visits the auction at Hokuryo Farm with Kurisu (Tsumabuki). As an inheritance-only horse owner who cannot afford to buy a new horse, Koichi has his eye on a new horse. It is Nobuyuki who wins the bid for that horse for 39 million yen.
At the venue, Nobuyuki calls out to Koichi, "You're the owner of the Royal Family, right?" Nobuyuki hands Koichi his business card with practiced demeanor and eagerly says, "Today is my first auction since I got my horse owner license. I want to connect with more owners of my generation. Can I get your contact information?"
The year is 2024. Royal Family's jockey has changed from Ryujiro Saki (played by Mahiro Takasugi) to Shohei Nozaki (played by Shogo Ichihara). After three consecutive wins, the horse has suddenly become the center of attention, but its rival, So Perfect, stands in its way. So Perfect was a horse that Nobuyuki won at auction for 39 million yen, and was ridden by Saki, who had left Team Royal.
On the day So Perfect won, Nobuyuki spotted Koichi at the racetrack and immediately embraced him. "Oh! That 39 million, So Perfect! I was really lucky. Thanks to you cutting Ryujiro, we suddenly got the strongest combination! I'm sorry, you had your eye on that horse too!" he said excitedly.
On social media, people were talking about Taishi Nakagawa, saying things like, "I had the image of him playing good-looking young men, but he also plays a role that's just the right amount of frivolous and irritating," "It's something only Taishi Nakagawa can do, that frivolousness is just right. It's amazing how he has the energy of a young man who leaves everyone else behind," "Taishi Nakagawa Taishi's spoiled son vibe is the best," "Nakagawa Taishi is perfect for the role of Shiina Taishi Nakagawa, and the balance of his cheerfulness and frivolity is just perfect," "The final scene with Koichi was amazing, and I can't wait to see how things develop from here," and "Taishi Nakagawa is amazing, he plays the heir of a wealthy family who could easily become a really unpleasant person as a 'good-natured, cheerful guy'."
