Haikei, Chichiue-Sama (2007)
Cast:
* Ninomiya Kazunari as Tawara Ippei
* Takashima Reiko as Tawara Yukino
* Yokoyama Yu as Nakagawa Tokio
* Kuroki Meisa as Karasawa Naomi
* Fukuda Saki as Sakashita Eri
Theme Song:
Papier (Paper) by Moriyama Ryoko
Synopsis:
Set in an old prestigious Ryotei (Japanese-style restaurant) in a small town in the center of Tokyo, a young Itamae (cook for Japanese dishes) struggles his life, love and work while the long-lasted ryotei and the beloved old town face the change to survive the time. This heartwarming drama shows the intimate relationship of the community that has been lost nowadays, asks what the most important things in your life is, and tells how difficult it is to make a decision. The story is told in the form of a letter to his unknown father with lots of humor and love. - Fuji Creative
Accolades:
* 10th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix (Jan-Mar 07): Best Actor - Ninomiya Kazunari
Comments:
My 5th nino drama... After watching this show, i have to say he is a really good actor. I could see a whole range of emotions from him.
He was serious as an apprentice,
shy/clueless when it came to love, (I imagined this is how he is in real life too)
angsty when it came to his mother,
lost when it came to his father,
caught in a dilemma when he thought the girl could be his sibling...
I never heard of Kuroki Meisa before and never saw her in action too. Was jealous of her coz she is pretty and got to be nino's love interest. But the character's sweet. I love Teppei-kun's love for her. So pure. Just like nino's love for oh-chan. Haha.
Teppei-kun is everyone's ideal husband. I don't blame Eri-san for liking him and pushing her parents to get him to marry her. I would do that too. He's kind, cute and responsible. Yokoyama Yu's character on the other hand... I really imagine him to be as brashful and gangsta in real life. Can't help it, he has that look.
The story is more drama than anything, with romance as its side dish. But I love the romance part more than anything. How Teppei-kun fretted so hard, worrying and worrying about what to do when the girl is there. That's how love should be, ne. The determined look on Teppei-kun's face when he decided he will go to France to study food, is something I can't forget. How silly of him when he tries to learn and speak French for his mademoiselle. After this show, I decided to learn French as my next language. Hah.
Oh, I learned something from the show that I could pick up. On Mon, Wed, Fri, the girl speaks French, but on other days, she speaks English. I wish I could do that, but my Nihongo sucks that I don't think I could last a day doing that. Maybe when I'm more skillful.
The love story ending... left much to the imagination. And how can I forget. Teppei-kun nearly got raped by his senpai. HILARIOUS. Of all his drama characters, I would like to believe this is how nino is in real life. Sweet, just sweet.
* Ninomiya Kazunari as Tawara Ippei
* Takashima Reiko as Tawara Yukino
* Yokoyama Yu as Nakagawa Tokio
* Kuroki Meisa as Karasawa Naomi
* Fukuda Saki as Sakashita Eri
Theme Song:
Papier (Paper) by Moriyama Ryoko
Synopsis:
Set in an old prestigious Ryotei (Japanese-style restaurant) in a small town in the center of Tokyo, a young Itamae (cook for Japanese dishes) struggles his life, love and work while the long-lasted ryotei and the beloved old town face the change to survive the time. This heartwarming drama shows the intimate relationship of the community that has been lost nowadays, asks what the most important things in your life is, and tells how difficult it is to make a decision. The story is told in the form of a letter to his unknown father with lots of humor and love. - Fuji Creative
Accolades:
* 10th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix (Jan-Mar 07): Best Actor - Ninomiya Kazunari
Comments:
My 5th nino drama... After watching this show, i have to say he is a really good actor. I could see a whole range of emotions from him.
He was serious as an apprentice,
shy/clueless when it came to love, (I imagined this is how he is in real life too)
angsty when it came to his mother,
lost when it came to his father,
caught in a dilemma when he thought the girl could be his sibling...
I never heard of Kuroki Meisa before and never saw her in action too. Was jealous of her coz she is pretty and got to be nino's love interest. But the character's sweet. I love Teppei-kun's love for her. So pure. Just like nino's love for oh-chan. Haha.
Teppei-kun is everyone's ideal husband. I don't blame Eri-san for liking him and pushing her parents to get him to marry her. I would do that too. He's kind, cute and responsible. Yokoyama Yu's character on the other hand... I really imagine him to be as brashful and gangsta in real life. Can't help it, he has that look.
The story is more drama than anything, with romance as its side dish. But I love the romance part more than anything. How Teppei-kun fretted so hard, worrying and worrying about what to do when the girl is there. That's how love should be, ne. The determined look on Teppei-kun's face when he decided he will go to France to study food, is something I can't forget. How silly of him when he tries to learn and speak French for his mademoiselle. After this show, I decided to learn French as my next language. Hah.
Oh, I learned something from the show that I could pick up. On Mon, Wed, Fri, the girl speaks French, but on other days, she speaks English. I wish I could do that, but my Nihongo sucks that I don't think I could last a day doing that. Maybe when I'm more skillful.
The love story ending... left much to the imagination. And how can I forget. Teppei-kun nearly got raped by his senpai. HILARIOUS. Of all his drama characters, I would like to believe this is how nino is in real life. Sweet, just sweet.