The 123rd episode of the NHK Asadora drama series "Bakebake, " starring Akari Takaishi (NHK General, Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM, etc.), aired on March 25th, and viewers' attention was drawn to the words and actions of Fumi ( Chizuru Ikewaki).
One day, Eliza (Charlotte Kate Fox) comes to Toki (Takaishi) after learning of Heaven's (Tommy Bastow) death. As Jo (Sugita Rairin) translates, Toki says, "I think I was able to write a bestseller in the end and leave some good memories of Tokyo," which leaves Eliza confused. Eliza reveals that "KWAIDAN" hasn't sold well or been well-received, and that Westerners don't even know how to pronounce it.
Toki is shaken by the "true reputation" of "KWAIDAN" in America. Eliza is furious that Heaven ended up writing a collection of folktales that even children could read. Toki explains, "I'm sorry," "It's my fault," "I asked my husband... to write a book I could read..." Eliza slams her hand on the table and, in tears, rants, "It was a crucial time for him as a bestselling author!" "I can't believe it..." "He... ruined everything," before quickly leaving the house.
Fumi, who had been watching the scene with concern, said to Toki, who was standing there in a daze, "For now... for now, I'll sprinkle some salt," and rushed outside with salt in her hand. Fumi came running at incredible speed and threw the salt along the path Eliza had taken to get home.
On social media, comments included: "I laughed at Fumi running while scattering salt with a furious expression on her face," "Fumi is the best," "It was so dynamic I burst out laughing," "Fumi's powerful salt scattering at full speed, only a sumo wrestler could beat that," "I absolutely love Fumi running at full speed while scattering salt," "She has a Sand-Throwing Hag vibe, it's great lol," "I laughed but I almost cried," "Fumi only gets truly angry when Toki is hurt," "I felt a mother's love," and "It was satisfying lol."
