The third episode of the NTV drama series "Tsukiyo Koro - The Answer Lies in Masterpieces -" (Wednesdays at 10 PM), starring Haru and Kumiko Aso, aired on April 22nd. Towards the end of the episode, there was a scene where Luna Nomiya (Haru) walks past a kushikatsu restaurant and a certain person comes out of the shop as they pass each other, which caused a stir on social media.
◇The following contains spoilers.
In episode 3, Ryoko Sawatsuji (Aso) searches for her college sweetheart, Kazuto (Ryuto Sakuma), but the only clues she has are that he "lives in Osaka," "inherited his parents' business," and "his last name is Sato." Following Luna's advice, she uses old phone books to visit every single "Sato" in Osaka, but to no avail.
Meanwhile, the two visit "Jewelry Sato" at the foot of Tsutenkaku Tower. The shop is run by metal engraver Tatsuo (Makiya Yamaguchi) and his successor Shinichi (Yoji Iwase). Luna orders a brooch with a "black lizard" motif, inspired by an Edogawa Ranpo work set in Tsutenkaku Tower. However, that night, a murder occurs at the shop. Furthermore, 3 million yen that was supposed to have been stolen is found in Tatsuo's bag, and he becomes a suspect in the murder...and so the story unfolds.
Luna, who happened to be there, deduced the real culprit from several clues and led to the resolution of the case. After returning to the inn, Luna and Ryoko were having a pleasant conversation, but suddenly Luna's expression turned stern in the middle of their conversation, and she said, "Ryoko, you trust me too much." Afterwards, Luna left, saying she was going to get some fresh air, and as she passed a kushikatsu restaurant, a man who looked exactly like Kazuto appeared from inside. The man turned back to Luna and continued to stare at her receding back.
Social media was abuzz with comments such as, "Kazuto?! In modern times too?!", "He hasn't aged at all, so he must be his son or something?!", "Does Kazuto know Luna?", "So it's confirmed that Luna and Kazuto are different people?", "A look-alike?", "Kazuto's son or something?!", "He's too young, isn't he?", "I gasped the moment Kazuto appeared", and "It looks like Kazuto and Nomiya know each other."
