It has been revealed that Miku Ichinose of the idol group Nogizaka46 will appear in the sixth episode of the drama series "Tsukiyo Koro - The Answer Lies in Masterpieces -" (NTV, Wednesdays at 10 PM), which stars Haru and Kumiko Aso. While Ichinose's appearance had been announced, her role and the episode in which she will appear had not been revealed.
The film is based on the novel of the same name by mystery writer Rikako Akiyoshi, known for works such as "Snow Flower" and "Absolute Justice." The story follows Luna Nomiya (Haru), a bar owner who is a literature enthusiast, and Ryoko Sawatsuji (Aso), a housewife whose life is constantly being tossed around by her cheating husband and spoiled children. The two women meet by chance and take a trip to Osaka, where a murder occurs. Luna uses her knowledge of literature, including Natsume Soseki, Osamu Dazai, Edogawa Ranpo, and Junichiro Tanizaki, to unravel the truth behind the case...
In episode 6, Luna visits Sakura Shobo, a used bookstore run by Fumihiko Kurata (Masato Ibu), who was in the same mystery-solving club as her in the past, but finds Kurata collapsed inside the store... Tomoya Maeno Yano, who for some reason takes a rivalry with Luna, who shows keen insight, and Haruto Yoshida plays Yuichi Suzumoto, a staff member of the delivery service Smart Transport who is acquainted with Kurata and provides eyewitness information about the case.
Ichinose plays a woman who comes to "Sakura Shobo" to pick up a book, and is spotted by a delivery person... Reflecting on the filming, she said, "It's a very thought-provoking story, and I was able to feel many different forms of love. As soon as I read the script, I suddenly wanted to see my family, so I called them that night. I think everyone will also want to see someone important to them."
◇Comment from Miku Ichinose
It was a very thought-provoking story, and I was able to feel many different forms of love. As soon as I read the script, I felt an overwhelming urge to see my family, so I called them that night. I think it will make everyone want to see someone important to them.
I hope everyone enjoys solving the mystery along with us while watching the drama, and I'd also be happy if you pay attention to the beauty of the scenery, as we filmed during a time when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. Please do watch it!
