The 80th episode of the NHK morning drama "Bakeke" (General TV, Monday to Saturday 8:00 AM and others), starring Takaishi Akari, was broadcast on January 23rd, and viewers expressed concern for Toki (Takaishi), who is depressed due to a strained relationship with her best friend Sawa (Marui Wan).
In episode 80, Sawa is studying at the Shiratori Club, a salon on the second floor of Yamahashi Pharmacy, to become a full-time teacher. Toki comes there, but Sawa is somewhat cold towards him. Toki is concerned about Sawa's condition, but while Yamahashi (Tomoaki Emoto) and others are talking to her, Sawa leaves the salon.
Toki follows Sawa down to the first floor, where Sawa returns. Surprised, Toki asks, "Why did you come back?" to which Sawa replies, "Wouldn't it have been better if you hadn't come back?" Toki apologizes, saying, "Sorry to disturb you while you're studying..." When Sawa says, "I saw it in the newspaper. It's amazing. The town is in a terrible state, too," Toki mutters, "I feel kind of embarrassed... What has happened..."
Sawa indirectly sarcastically remarks, "I was worried it would be difficult to become a family with a foreigner, but... it seems to be going well," and declares, "I'll be leaving soon too. To become a regular teacher. Without borrowing anyone's help... Without relying on anyone." As Sawa returns to the salon to study, all Toki can say is, "Do your best. See you later!"
After returning home, Toki seemed completely depressed even while Heaven (Tommy Bastow) was teaching him English. Newspaper reporter Kajitani (Iwasaki Udai) even expressed concern, saying, "It's going to be a while before Toki can write an article..." Fumi (Ikewaki Chizuru) worriedly muttered, "Osawa is just your best friend..."
Towards the end of the film, Toki visits Sawa's house, where Sawa's mother, Kinu (Kawai Aoba), comes out and says, "Oh, Sawa? Ah, it looks like you'll be late today..." Toki looks inside the house and sees Sawa's feet. Shocked that she's playing hooky, Toki puts on a smile and leaves a message saying, "I'm rooting for you."
On social media, people were saying things like, "It must be troubling to be rejected by Sawa like that...", "The rift between Toki and Sawa is so damaging that even that brazen Kajitani is hesitant to interview her", "Kajitani is so good at reading the mood", "His fake smile as if everything's fine is painful to watch", "It seems like the change in Toki's relationship with Sawa is hitting him harder than the commotion in the city or anything", and "Toki and Sawa's relationship has become strained. I'm worried about what will happen."
