The fifth episode of the NTV drama series "Tsukiyo Koro - The Answer Lies in Masterpieces -" (Wednesdays at 10 PM), starring Haru and Kumiko Aso, aired on May 6th. Towards the end of the episode, a scene was shown in which Ryoko (Aso) searches for the missing Luna (Haru), and the exchange between the two at that time garnered a lot of attention on social media.
◇The following contains spoilers.
Ryoko "reunites" with her ex-boyfriend Kazuto (Ryuto Sakuma) and learns the kind lie hidden behind their sad breakup. Ryoko decides to return to Tokyo, but just before she leaves, her husband Kikuo (Naoki Tanaka), who was supposed to be in Tokyo, appears. Luna's true identity is Sosuke Shigehara, Kikuo's assigned writer. Kikuo had been in contact with Luna.
After returning to Tokyo, Ryoko, having reaffirmed the value of everyday life, visits "Marquee Moon" to express her gratitude to Luna. There, she learns from the owner, Bubbly (played by Reo Sanada), that Luna has disappeared.
Later, from her conversation with Kikio, Ryoko learns that the "darling" Luna referred to as her "greatest confidant" is Kikio. She also reads Luna's new work and realizes her hidden feelings for Kikio. Meanwhile, Ryoko receives a call from Luna. To Ryoko's question, "Do you no longer need me?", Luna calmly ends the conversation with, "That's right. Take care."
Later, Ryoko learns from Osaka detective Kominato (Kiyohiko Shibukawa) that Luna is in Osaka. Having read a novel by Yasunari Kawabata, Luna's favorite author, Ryoko deduces that Luna is at the Soribashi Bridge, which is the title of one of Kawabata's novels and a famous moon-viewing spot in Osaka. She reunites with Luna at the Soribashi Bridge on the day of a total lunar eclipse. Luna then confesses her true feelings, saying, "I lied to you the other day. Actually... I want to be your friend, Ryoko," to which Ryoko replies, "I already consider you my friend, don't I?" and the two laugh together.
On social media, the exchange between Luna and Ryoko became a hot topic. Comments included: "I'm glad Mom and Ryoko are back together," "Their friendship is wonderful," "It warmed my heart," "The moment they were able to be honest with each other and become friends again was incredibly emotional," and "I'm overjoyed that the buddy duo is back."
