The 79th episode of the NHK Asadora drama "Bakebake " (General TV, Monday to Saturday 8:00 AM and other times), starring Akari Takaishi , was broadcast on January 22nd, and the scene in which the prostitute Nami ( Honami Sato) is proposed to by Fukuma (Hiroueno) became a hot topic.
Last time, Nami was approached by Fukuma about buying her freedom. "Getting out of here is something I've always dreamed of. I feel like I'm on cloud nine," she said joyfully, but then she hesitated, saying, "But... I'm scared," and "If you'll let me, just wait a few days... just a few days." Fukuma responded to Nami, "I'll wait."
This time, Nami, who is still troubled, tells Sawa (Wan Marui) that she has been offered a job and is "worried." Nami confides her anxieties, saying, "What should I do after I leave (the red-light district)?" and "When I thought about being with a man... I suddenly became scared," and calls out to Sawa, "I'm here too... so let's stay together. Let's lick our wounds together and live on."
Afterwards, when Nami meets Fukuma, she is asked for an answer, to which she replies, "I'm still undecided," before asking him why he bought her, "Why me?" Fukuma then says, "You're more pitiful than anyone here," and as Nami presses him, "Does that mean pity?" he kneels before her and reveals his true feelings, "The truth is... I'm in love with you." He holds Nami's hands tightly and says, "I'm in love with you. That's why I want to be with you. That's all."
On social media, people were moved by this scene and commented, "Fukuma's...genuine proposal has me in tears this morning," "He said it's because he really loves me, and then he proposed to me. He seems like a nice guy. I hope Onami is happy...," "I couldn't think of any more sincere words," "Fukuma got down on one knee and proposed...!!! It brought tears to my eyes, it's great," "Fukuma is honestly in love with Onami...you can believe him," and "Fukuma proposed so straightforwardly, it was so cool."
Hiroueno, who plays Fukuma, is an actor who played Yasoda Meitaro, secretary to Shibusawa Eiichi (played by Ryo Yoshizawa Ryo) in the historical drama "Aoi Ten o Tsuke" (2021). He is also active as an English teacher and interpreter. Some people commented, "He really is recognized as having a 'good voice'" and "His voice is wonderful...the atmosphere he creates is really good."
