The first episode of the TBS Tuesday drama “My Second Aoharu” (every Tuesday at 10:00 p.m.), starring actor Alice Hirose and co-starring Naniwa Danshi’s Shunsuke Dojima, was broadcasted on the 17th and caused a buzz, ranking high on X (formerly Twitter) trends.
The first episode tells the story of Sayako Shiratama (played by Alice Hirose), who enters her 12th year of non-regular employment. Sayako’s life is a series of exquisite bad luck and unfortunate events. Although her family runs a souvenir shop in Fuji City and is poor, Sayako is encouraged by her high school teacher to take the entrance exam for Umi University to study architecture. However, on the day of the exam, an unexpected event causes her to fail. Unable to afford a life as a ronin student, Sayako moves to Tokyo and takes on her current job.
Living a far cry from the glamorous Tokyo life she had imagined, Sayako faces repeated misfortunes and finds herself at rock bottom at the age of 30. Just then, Sayako gets involved in another accident and meets Takashi Ogasawara (played by Shunsuke Dojima) by chance. Learning that Takashi is studying architecture at university, Sayako vents her regrets about not being able to attend university. Takashi tells Sayako that she can still become a university student even now. This one statement from Takashi sets in motion a major change in Sayako’s destiny.
Attention is focused on Takashi, played by Dojima, and fans who watched the episode commented, “I’m watching the first episode live, and Michi’s visuals are great,” “Michi is too cute, I’m swooning,” “I can’t resist Takashi’s cold gaze,” ”If there was such a handsome guy at university, there would be not just a fan club, but a huge faction,” ”He has a transparent and explosive handsomeness, I can totally relate,” “Takashi’s lines hit home,” and more.
This drama follows the story of a 30-year-old protagonist facing difficult problems who decides to go back to school and become a university student after a mysterious remark from a university student. It is a second-chance, Aoharu love comedy where she struggles with love, studying, and pursuing her dreams while being surrounded by university students in the Reiwa era. The script is written by Ayako Kitagawa, known for works such as “Tokyo Love Story (2020)” and the drama series “Yuru Camp△,” and “Takahashi-kun, the Bicycle Shop Owner,” and depicts the beginning of the second chapter of the protagonist’s life with laughter, tears, and heart-fluttering moments.
How does Sayako’s encounter with Kazuki Takano in “My Second Aoharu” change the direction of the story?
Broadcasted episode, things move in an unexpected direction.
The episode starts off with Sayako struggling to find a part-time job due to her lack of experience and skills. She finally lands a job at a convenience store but is fired on her first day for accidentally breaking a shelf of products. This is just the beginning of Sayako’s string of misfortunes.
Later, Sayako receives a call from her high school teacher, who informs her that her exam results for Umi University have come in. Despite her tumultuous journey, Sayako eagerly opens the envelope, hoping for some good news. However, to her disappointment, she learns that she did not pass the exam.
Feeling discouraged and lost, Sayako wanders aimlessly through the streets of Fuji City. It is during this time that she encounters a mysterious man, played by Shunsuke Dojima. This encounter proves to be a turning point in Sayako’s life.
The mysterious man, who goes by the name of Kazuki Takano, offers Sayako an opportunity to join a club called “Aoharu.” Intrigued by this unexpected opportunity, Sayako accepts and embarks on a new chapter in her life.
The first episode ends with Sayako entering the world of Aoharu, a place filled with unconventional individuals who have experienced their fair share of misfortunes. It becomes clear that Aoharu is not an ordinary club but rather a support group for people who have hit rock bottom.
The episode left viewers intrigued by the unique storyline and charismatic performances of both Alice Hirose and Shunsuke Dojima. The chemistry between the two actors captivated audiences and left them eagerly anticipating the next episode.
With its relatable characters and engaging plot, ”My Second Aoharu” has already gained significant attention on social media, ranking high on X trends. Fans are buzzing with discussions about the twists and turns in the first episode and speculating about what lies ahead for Sayako and her newfound companions in Aoharu.
As the series continues, viewers can expect to witness Sayako’s growth and transformation as she navigates the challenges and successes that await her in Aoharu. With its heartfelt portrayal of resilience and the power of human connection, ”My Second Aoharu” promises to be a drama that resonates with audiences and keeps them hooked till the very end.
