The 36th episode of the NHK morning drama series " Kaze,Kaoru " (NHK General, Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM, etc.), starring Ai Mikami and Juri Kosaka, aired on May 18th, and viewers were captivated by the interaction between Rin (Asadora ) and Izumi Chikako (Yukie Nakama), a patient of the Marchioness.
Rin is tasked with nursing Chikako. However, Chikako refuses to accept Rin and continues to treat her coldly. She brushes away Rin's hand when she tries to take her pulse, and when Rin asks about her meals, Chikako dismisses her, saying, "Why would you ask me something like that?" Then, when Rin asks, "How are your bowel movements today?", Chikako raises her voice and shouts, "You rude person! Have some shame! Get out! Quickly!"
Undeterred, Rin visited the hospital room again the next day and comforted Chikako, saying, "I understand how much pain you're going through, ma'am." But Chikako threw a pillow at her and angrily retorted, "Don't say you understand how I feel so easily! I'm the patient and you're my nurse, aren't you? Don't get so arrogant!"
Many viewers were reminded of Yamaguchi Kumiko, also known as "Yankumi," the character she played in the "Gokusen" series (NTV), by Nakama's powerful delivery of lines. The show also became a topic of conversation when Hakata Hanamaru of the comedy duo "Hakata Hanamaru-Daikichi" commented on the morning Asadora program " Asaichi " (NHK General, Monday-Friday 8:15 AM), saying that Nakama's tone was "like Yankumi's."
On social media, comments included: "It reminds me of Yankumi," "It had that Yankumi from Gokusen vibe, which was great!", "Chikako is quite a formidable opponent," "It's going to be difficult to get Chikako to open up," "Telling a sick person 'I understand how you feel' is a bad move," "Chikako must be feeling despair, fear, and loneliness," and "What will Rin do now?"
