The 29th episode of the NHK morning drama series " Kaze,Kaoru " (NHK General, Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM, etc.), starring Ai Mikami and Juri Kosaka, aired on May 7th. The episode highlighted the struggles of Tae (Asadora ), the daughter of a doctor, and became a topic of discussion among viewers.
When Tae returned to her family home on her day off, her father, Sentaro (Mutsuo Yoshioka), asked her, "How's the training school going?" Tae, who had once studied hard to become a doctor, replied, "It's nothing compared to studying to become a doctor..." In the end, Tae did not pass the exam, but her mother, Chiyo (Nahoko Yoshimoto), said, "It's good that you didn't pass. Those who pass are solely focused on becoming doctors and have no time for marriage..."
Tae's arranged marriage was progressing, and Sentaro informed her that a date had been set. Tae mentioned that her father's patient had stumbled as he was leaving, saying, "His hands and feet were numb, and he seemed to have trouble moving. His feet seemed swollen, and he was a little out of breath. Could that be beriberi...?" But Sentaro dismissed her concerns, saying, "That's nothing for you to worry about."
Tae confesses her true feelings, saying, "Father, I want to become a doctor," but Sentaro replies, "You can't be a doctor," and orders her, "The child you give birth to will inherit this house. I don't think you can raise a child while working as a doctor! It's also an important role for you to support your doctor husband."
Towards the end, when Tae returns to the dormitory, she says, "I'm quitting this training school." When Naomi (Uesaka) asks, "What? Why? You were reading 'NOTES ON NURSING' so diligently," Tae begins to say, "I thought that if I read that book... I would understand nursing. I thought so, but..." before suddenly collapsing on the spot.
When Tae's struggles were revealed, comments on social media included: "I wonder if she really wanted to become a doctor. I hope she can overcome her parents' pressure and pursue the path she wants to take...", "I can only imagine the mental strain Tae is going through fighting with her parents. It's painful just to watch," "Does Tae's family have a succession problem?", "The fact that they allowed Tae to take the medical exam once makes them think they're generous parents! That's a very real and painful thing to see...", "It's a difficult time for women to achieve their dreams," and "I can't help but root for Tae."
