The first episode of the drama series "Tsukiyo Koro - The Answer Lies in Masterpieces -" (Nippon Television Network, Wednesdays at 10 PM), starring actresses Haru and Kumiko Aso, aired on April 8th, and it has been revealed that the average viewership rating (according to Video Research, Kanto region) was 5.3% for households and 3.0% for individuals.
The drama is based on the novel of the same name by mystery writer Rikako Akiyoshi, known for works such as "Snow Flower" and "Absolute Justice," and is a thrilling literary road mystery about an unusual duo who embark on a journey to reclaim their lives. Haru plays Luna Nomiya, a bar owner who is a literature enthusiast, while Aso plays Ryoko Sawatsuji, a housewife neglected by her workaholic husband and rebellious child.
In the first episode, Ryoko Sawatsuji (Aso), a housewife neglected by her family, meets Luna Nomiya (Haru), a literature enthusiast and bar owner, on her 45th birthday. With her keen insight, Luna sees through Ryoko's family structure, her husband's occupation, and even Ryoko's "lingering regrets in life," and invites her to Osaka to search for the man she has regrets about, Kazuto (Ryuto Sakuma). But there, a murder case unfolds...
