The first episode of the TBS Sunday drama "GIFT" (Sundays at 9pm), starring actor Shinichi Tsutsumi, aired on April 12th. Kyohei Honda, who gained attention for his role as Takimasa Ebata, nicknamed "Takimasa-sama," in the Fuji TV drama "A Calm Sea and Beautiful Days with You, Meoto Biyori" last April, appeared as Keijiro Asatani, a blond young man in a wheelchair. Social media was abuzz with comments like, "The contrast from Takimasa-sama is insane."
◇The following contains spoilers.
"So, what are you running away from?"
Keijiro, who came to the university with his delinquent friends, picked a fight with the students and challenged them to a race for money. The race was between Keijiro, who was in a wheelchair, and who could reach the finish line first.
When astrophysicist Wu Tetsu (played by Tsutsumi) arrived, he heard the story from the students and challenged Keijiro to a game, which turned into a gamble for money. Keijiro won the game using some trickery and, without any remorse, demanded of Wu Tetsu, "Hey, give me the money."
Social media was buzzing with comments like, "What a contrast to Takimasa," "He's a different image from when he was in 'Nami Uraraka'," "He pleasantly surprised viewers by defying their image of Honda Kyoya," and "It's great to see the frivolous Kyoya in a role."
The drama follows Wu Tetsuya, a genius astrophysicist played by Tsutsumi, as he solves difficult problems facing the underdog team "Blaze Bulls" from his unique perspective. It's a story of redemption where the team, friends, and family reconnect.
