The 123rd episode of the NHK morning drama series " Bakebake, " starring Akari Takaishi, aired on March 25th (NHK General, Monday-Saturday, 8:00 AM, etc.). In this episode, viewers' attention was drawn to Toki (Asadora ), who was tormented by feelings of guilt.
One day, Eliza (Charlotte Kate Fox) visits Toki after learning of Heaven's ( Tommy Bastow) death. With Jo (Rairin Sugita) acting as interpreter, Toki says, "I think he was able to write a bestseller in the end and leave some good memories of Tokyo," which leaves Eliza confused. Eliza explains that "KWAIDAN" hasn't sold well or been well-received, and that Westerners don't even know how to pronounce it.
Toki is shaken by the "true reputation" of "KWAIDAN" in America. Eliza can't contain her frustration at why Heaven ended up writing a collection of folktales that even children could read. When Toki explains, "I'm sorry," "It's my fault," "I asked my husband... to write a book I could read...", Eliza slams her hand on the table and rants, "It was a crucial time for him as a bestselling author! I can't believe it... It's ruined. Do you understand? He... ruined everything," before storming out of the house.
Fumi (Chizuru Ikewaki), who had been watching the scene with concern, said to Toki, who was standing there in a daze, "For now... for now, I'll sprinkle some salt," and sprinkled salt on the path Eliza had taken. Deeply shocked, Toki sat alone on the veranda and cried, "I'm sorry, Daddy..."
On social media, comments included: "It's so heartbreaking, it really breaks my heart," "Don't cry, Otoki-chan. Your dad must have really enjoyed writing it," "Don't blame yourself," "You don't have to regret it. I think Heaven was happy," and "It's true that the two of you transformed a hateful world into something irreplaceable. There's nothing to regret."
