Episode 83 of "Bakeke": Viewers are surprised by the unexpected revelation about Shoda

The 83rd episode of the NHK morning drama "Bakeke" (General TV, Monday to Saturday 8:00 AM and others), starring Takaishi Akari, was broadcast on January 28th, and an unexpected fact was revealed about Shoda (Hama Masago), which became a hot topic among viewers.

Sawa is studying hard to become a regular teacher, and Shoda is teaching her. At lunchtime, the two go out for lunch and order soba noodles at Hanada Ryokan.

While eating soba noodles, Shoda talks about his relationship with Nishikori (Yoshizawa Ryo). However, Sawa is so nervous that she can't eat. When Shoda asks, "Are you okay?", Sawa mutters, "No... I feel sick..." and "This is my first time... having a meal with a man like this."

Shoda laughed, saying, "Oh, I see... So, so..." and then confessed, "Me too. This is my first time... dining alone with a woman." He continued, "So my heart felt like it was going to jump out of my mouth along with the soba noodles... So... I just talked and tried to distract myself," and confessed, "But... it was somehow good. It was also a first time for Sawa." Sawa replied, "It was somehow good. It was also a first time for Shoda," and the two laughed together.

Comments on social media included, "It's making my heart flutter," "He's so innocent!", "It's surprising that Shoda, who seems to be very popular with women, has had dinner with a woman for the first time," "It was good to see this unexpected side of him," "I had half assumed he was a playboy. He's a truly sincere man," "He's a wonderful prince," "Oh my God, Shoda is super smitten," and "Shoda!! He's such a great guy, it's no wonder people fall in love with him."