The synopsis for episode 9 (airing March 22nd) of the TBS Sunday drama "Reboot," starring actor Ryohei Suzuki, has been released.
◇The following contains spoilers for episode 8.
Hayase (Ryohei Suzuki) and Fuyuhashi (Ren Nagase) were searching for Ichika (Erika Toda). Using location information, they pinpointed her home and finally cornered her, but she managed to escape at the last moment. Fueled by determination, Fuyuhashi mobilized Kiriya (Ryoka Fujisawa) and the rest of the "Shelter" group to create his own network of contact. Hayase also began to move to investigate Ichika from a different angle.
However, when Hayase grabbed Ichika's hand as she nearly fell from the balcony, he felt something was off and noticed that there were confectionery ingredients and a shortcake at Ichika's hiding place. Hayase went to Hayase Confectionery and spoke with his mother, Yoshiko (Harada Mieko), and realized that his wife, Natsumi (Yamaguchi Sayaka), had rebooted Ichika. He also learned from the surgeon, Kuwahara (Noro Kayo), that Natsumi had been rebooted.
◇Synopsis of Episode 9, which has been released
The story enters its final chapter! The couple, having revealed everything, begin their counterattack!
Hayase (Ryohei Suzuki) rescues Natsumi (Erika Toda) from Fuyuhashi (Ren Nagase). However, Natsumi still refuses to accept that she is "Natsumi." To her, Hayase, "as Hayase," as a husband, and as Takumi's (Ko Yazaki) father, tearfully expresses his feelings for Natsumi. His regret for not being able to protect her, the fact that he loved her, and his unwavering wish for his family. His sincere words move Natsumi's heart.
Eventually, Natsumi tearfully apologizes and accepts Hayase. To protect their family, they have no choice but to destroy Goroku (Yukiya Kitamura) and his organization. With a fierce resolve, the two declare war on Goroku. However, immediately afterward, Goroku retaliates cruelly. He sends his henchmen to Hayase Confectionery and takes Takumi hostage. Hayase and Natsumi rush to the rescue. Will they make it in time?
Meanwhile, behind the scenes, Goroku was in contact with Yaichi Makita (played by Ichikawa Danjuro). A certain promise was made between the two of them. This promise would escalate this conflict into an even larger and darker saga.
Cornered, Hayase visits police officer Makita (Hideaki Ito) and asks for his cooperation. There, he is told the shocking truth that there is a spy for Goroku lurking within the police force. The enemy is not only outside. As each of them begins to move to take down Goroku, Hayase is pushed into a desperate situation.
The final showdown begins, a battle where a couple risks everything for their family, risking their lives for each other.
