The 82nd episode of the NHK morning drama "Bakeke" (General TV, Monday to Saturday 8:00 AM and others), starring Takaishi Akari, was broadcast on January 27th. The episode revealed the past of Nishikori (Yoshizawa Ryo), an English teacher at Matsue Junior High School, which became a hot topic among viewers.
In episode 82, Prefectural Governor Eto (Shiro Sano) summons Nishikori and tells him that Shoda (Shogo Hama) has turned down the position of Nishikori's successor as English teacher. When Eto asks, "Does he know?" Nishikori replies, "Yes. Shoda knows. Not only did I not graduate from the Imperial University, but I also don't have a teaching license."
Nishikori confessed, "He passed all the subjects of the exam, which people said he would fail, and he got a teaching license and qualified to graduate from the Imperial University. On the other hand, I was told I was a sure thing, but I unexpectedly failed. I was unable to get either a teaching license or a degree from the Imperial University."
In the fourth week, Nishikori and Shoda were living together in Tokyo, and both were taking the teacher certification exam, which gives them the same qualification as graduating from the Imperial University. The results of the exam have not been revealed until now,
Comments on social media included, "What a surprise coming out," "This is quite a big issue," "This looks like it's going to get complicated," "It must have been tough for him to stand in front of a classroom while carrying the burden of not having a teaching license," "Is that so for Nishikori...it must be difficult...," "I was so shocked my jaw dropped," "There must be a reason why he failed," and "He's probably been living in a constant state of inferiority and guilt."
