The 113th episode of the NHK Asadora drama "Bakebake " (General TV, Monday to Saturday 8:00 AM and other times), starring Akari Takaishi , was broadcast on March 11th, and viewers reacted to the exchange between Tae ( Keiko Kitagawa) and Sannojo(Rihito Itagaki).
In order for Heaven (Tommy Bastow) to become a Japanese citizen, he must be recognized by Governor Eto (Sano Shiro). In order to persuade the governor, Heaven visits Nishikori (Ryo Yoshizawa Ryo) to get his help, but he reunites with Nishikori, only to be refused his cooperation. In despair, Toki (Takaishi) and Heaven are confused and unable to understand Nishikori's true intentions. Meanwhile, Tsukasanosuke(Takashi Okabe) and Fumi (Chizuru Ikewaki) inform Heaven that they have met Tae.
Since Toki's ex-husband Ginjiro's (Kanichiro) name remains on the Matsuno family register, Toki needed to be registered with the Ushimizu family register in order to become a family with Heaven. So, Tsukasanosuke consulted Tae (Keiko Kitagawa), who readily agreed to Toki and the others being registered with the Ushimizu family.
The scene changes to the Ushimizu household. Tae informs Sannojo that Toki and Heaven will be registered in the Ushimizu family register. Sannojo says, "I'm glad. Having this house will be useful," to which Tae replies, "Really? At times... I've felt ashamed to be alive... but it was painful."
Sannojo confessed, "There were times when I resented being a member of Ushimizu. Many times... dozens of times, hundreds of times..." Tae agreed, "Me too," and looked forward, saying, "But... I'm glad I'm alive. I managed to hang on to life somehow. Things may have turned out this way, but I'm glad I was able to leave Ushimizu behind."
Afterwards, Tae and Sannojo sit across from each other and eat dinner. Sannojo begins, "Mother, I apologize for being rude..." and smiles, "Your cooking has been delicious lately. It's delicious!" Tae replies, "That's right. I think so too. It used to be terrible," and the two share a laugh.
Comments on social media about the exchange between Tae and Sannojo included, "It's so full of happiness I could cry," "I'm so touched to think that they've really become a family," "I'm so glad," "I cried my eyes out seeing Sannojo and Tae enjoying a peaceful evening," "It was so heartwarming to see mother and son laughing together," "They don't have to worry about anything now and can live their daily lives," "It really paid off that they protected the Ushimizu family and didn't abandon them," and "Thank you for gently bringing the story of the Ushimizu family to a close."
