In the TBS Sunday drama "GIFT" (Sundays at 9pm), starring actor Shinichi Tsutsumi, the appearance of Keijiro, a young man with bad behavior played by Kyohei Honda, has become a hot topic on social media.
Set against the backdrop of wheelchair rugby, a parasport, the story follows Wutetsu Fumito, a genius astrophysicist played by Tsutsumi, as he searches for answers to difficult problems facing his underdog team. Through genuine emotional and physical challenges, he learns the importance of friendship and family in this story of bonds and redemption. This is a completely original story, with the script written by Tomoki Kanazawa, who has worked on Netflix dramas such as "Sanctuary" and the TV series "Who saw the peacock dance in the jungle?".
◇The following contains spoilers.
Keijiro (Honda Kyoya), a young man with bad behavior, joins the Bulls. His self-centered actions put the team in a terrible mood. Ryo (Yuki Yamada), rebelling against Gotetsu (Shinichi Tsutsumi), says he's quitting and abandons practice. Scolded by the players, Gotetsu impulsively declares the Bulls are disbanded.
After a hiatus, the Bulls resumed practice. However, Keijiro's teamwork was still lacking, and his teammates began to call for him to be fired. Seeing the team's state, Gotetsu invited the members to go stargazing.
Wutetsu took him to a parking lot at night. There, he found Keijiro diligently practicing with his father. His presence touched the hearts of his teammates.
On social media, viewers expressed their admiration for Keijiro's relentless practice, with comments such as, "Keijiro! You're making progress," and "He's working so hard practicing on his own in secret, that's admirable."
