The 105th episode of the NHK Asadora drama "Bakebake " (General TV, Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM and other times), starring Akari Takaishi , was broadcast on February 27th. In this episode, Ran, played by Misako Renbutsu, made her first appearance, attracting the attention of viewers.
Toki (Takaishi), who works as a literary assistant to Heaven (Tommy Bastow) and helps him with his writing, busily searches for material while Heaven is at school. On the way home from class, Robert (Joe Tremaine) introduces Toki to his Japanese wife, Ran. Perhaps inspired by Ran's ability to speak English, Haven suggests that Toki resume studying English.
Afterwards, Toki and Heaven are invited to Robert and Ran's home. Toki seems a little nervous as it is his first time visiting a Western-style mansion. He also seems overwhelmed by Ran, who converses with Robert and Heaven in English, and reveals his feelings to Heaven, saying, "This is my first time with a Western husband. This is my first time with a wonderful wife."
As they were having a lively conversation in English, Ran gently asked, "Toki, how's your English?" Toki, who couldn't understand a word of English, replied, "No way. So I'm starting to study again from scratch." Ran sympathized with Toki, saying, "That's impressive! English really is difficult." Toki said, "But Ran, did you understand what I was saying...?" Ran smiled and said, "Well, kind of? Really, kind of, kind of. That's enough."
According to the show's official website, Ran is the wife of Heaven's fellow English teacher, Robert. As the Japanese wife of a foreigner, she becomes a role model for Toki and a good friend he can talk to about anything.
Comments on social media included, "Renbutsu-san is beautiful...she looks good in Western clothes," "A beautiful lady," "She's very pretty," "I was impressed by her fluency in English. Her accent, sense of rhythm, speed, and the way she connects words are all wonderful," "She has a refreshing elegance to her, it's wonderful," and "She's a really lovely woman, she seems kind and likeable, but she's also dazzling...! She has the perfect balance."
