The 51st episode of the NHK Asadora drama "Bakebake " (General TV, Monday to Saturday 8:00 AM and others), starring Akari Takaishi , was broadcast on December 8th, and viewers were drawn to the interaction between Heaven ( Tommy Bastow) and Nishikori (Ryo Yoshizawa Ryo).
In episode 51, the new year arrives in Matsue. Toki (Takaishi) is teaching Heaven how to say New Year's greetings. When Nishikori arrives, Toki looks serious and says, "Teacher Heaven..." Nishikori panics and opens the sliding door to find Heaven, dressed in a haori and hakama, waiting for him, sitting upright. "Happy New Year, congratulations. I'm really looking forward to it... and I wish you well..." Nishikori applauds, saying, "That's wonderful!"
Nishikori said, "Then I'll join you," and sat facing Heaven. "This year, I would like to absorb your broad knowledge and insight as you know the world, and I hope we can have an even deeper relationship..." He continued, "As a first step, would it be okay if I called you 'Heaven-san' outside of school?"
When Heaven replied, "Of course," Nishikori smiled happily and bowed, saying, "Thank you for your continued support this year, Heaven-san." The two called out to each other, "Heaven-san!" and "Nishiko-san!" as they shook hands with smiles on their faces.
Comments on social media included, "Heaven-sensei and Nishikori-san have become such good friends," "It's a storm of cuteness and heartwarming," "I'm so glad that Nishikori-san looks so happy," "Nishikori really loves Heaven-sensei...," "They call each other by their names while being a little embarrassed. They look like a new couple!", "They're getting closer and closer," "They've gotten so close that maybe a friendship is starting to blossom," and "They seem to be becoming an even better pair."
