The third episode of the TV Asahi drama series "The Cheated Husband with 3 Months to Live" (Fridays at 11:15 PM, excluding some regions), starring actor Jin Shirasu, aired on May 8th, revealing the relationship between Aoi (Shirasu) and his son, Ren (Koshiro Ono).
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In this episode, Aoi grows increasingly suspicious of his wife Mizuki's (Hinako Sakurai) behavior, and his colleague Mari Fujino (Yua Shinkawa) goes undercover to investigate the club where Mizuki works.
There, it was revealed that Mizuki and her affair partner Kenji (Mitsunori Takahashi) had been having an affair for over 10 years, and Aoi began to suspect that Ren might not be her child, so she decided to have a DNA test done.
Then, towards the end of the episode, Aoi receives notification of the DNA test results. Aoi nervously opens the email, only to find that it reads, "'Aoi Kosaka' can be determined to be the biological father of 'Ren Kosaka.' The probability of paternity is 99.99%." Aoi looks relieved and resolves to take revenge on Mizuki.
Comments on social media include: "The DNA test results were a relief," "I'm glad they're parent and child," "The only relief is the result showing Ren's parent-child relationship," and "They are parent and child... what a relief."
"The Cheated Husband with 3 Months to Live" is a revenge love suspense story in which Aoi, who has been diagnosed with a malignant tumor and given only a limited time to live, discovers his wife Mizuki's infidelity and goes on a quest for revenge to protect the future of his beloved son.
