The 13th episode of the NHK Asadora drama series "Kaze,Kaoru " (NHK General, Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM, etc.), starring Ai Mikami and Juri Kosaka , aired on April 15th. In that episode, there was a scene in which Naomi (Uesaka), who has started working at the Rokumeikan, meets Lieutenant Kohinata Eisuke (Kitsusuke Fujiwara) of the Navy, which became a topic of discussion among viewers.
Naomi, having concealed her true identity, becomes a waitress at the Rokumeikan. Using her excellent English skills to her advantage, she begins searching for a husband. One day, Naomi overhears some noblewomen sarcastically referring to Sutematsu ( Mikako Tabe) as a "European geisha." Sutematsu tells Naomi, "This is the Rokumeikan," and "Don't worry about it. I'm used to it," adding, "It's nothing compared to what I do, depending on how you use it."
After the grand evening party ended, a young man in a navy uniform rushed into the Rokumeikan, out of breath. The young man asked Naomi, "Excuse me, but it's already over for today, isn't it?" He then introduced himself, "I was called by my superior officer, but it seems I didn't make it in time. I am Lieutenant Kohinata Eisuke of the Navy."
When Naomi introduced herself, Kohinata said with a shy smile, "Wow... Actually, I just got back from America, and this is my first time at the Rokumeikan... To be honest, I'm not very good at places like this and it's hard for me to enter." Naomi's expression softened at Kohinata's smile.
On social media, comments included: "Fujiwara Kisetsu has arrived!!", "A fateful encounter?", "A premonition of love", "The navy lieutenant is so cool", "He seems like a sincere and handsome guy", "Naomi has taken a liking to Kohinata", "Naomi has set her sights on him", and "I wonder if something will happen between Naomi and him from now on?"
