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**Inclusion of Special Bonuses**- Photo book (full volume, 60 pages)- Mizuki Suiki's Letter "To Summer-kun" and "To Summer-kun's Lover" (Replica)- Making-of footage- Spin-off drama "Beginning with Older Brother"- Spin-off drama "Parent-Child Halfway"- Collaboration movie "To New Lovers" × "The Beginning of the Sea" by back number- Tsuno-kun Infomercial- Teaser Spot
**Overview**Meguro Ren's long-awaited first starring role in a Moon Nine drama!A completely original drama brought together by the "silent" team, including scriptwriter Miku Ukegawa, director Taiki Kazama, and producer Ken Murase.This story depicts a love story through various forms of "parent-child" connections.
**Story Content**Reuniting the team behind the social phenomenon "silent" (aired October 2022), with scriptwriter Miku Ukegawa, director Taiki Kazama, and producer Ken Murase, this is a fully original work themed around "parent-child love."It explores how and when people become "fathers" and "mothers" in this era. Through the "love of parents and children" that the story aims to convey, it tells a "family" story.The protagonist is Natsu Tsukioka (played by Meguro Ren). During university, he started dating classmate Mizuki Nagumo (Nagumo Mizuki) by chance, and they enjoyed happy days together.However, one day just before job hunting, Mizuki suddenly broke up with him, and they parted ways.
Seven years later, Natsu has moved on with a new life, but he learns from a university friend that Mizuki has passed away. Having never met her since their breakup, Natsu heads to the funeral without fully accepting the reality. There, he encounters a young girl named Umi (Seina Izumitani). Learning that Umi is Mizuki's child, Natsu is visibly surprised.
He is then told by her mother that he is Umi's father. Mizuki had given birth to a child with him without his knowledge and raised her silently. As Natsu reflects on the seven years Mizuki and Umi spent together, the story explores the complex emotions between the characters—Natsu, who had no idea his child was alive for seven years, and Umi, who suddenly appeared in his life, as well as the mother-child relationship between Mizuki and Umi. The story delicately and realistically portrays the feelings that arise between "parents and children" among the characters.
**Highlights of the Work**- Recorded in a Director's Cut version!- A completely original story reuniting the "silent" team of scriptwriter Miku Ukegawa, director Taiki Kazama, and producer Ken Murase!- This work weaves a "family" story through "parent-child love."- Meguro Ren's highly anticipated first starring role in a Moon Nine drama!- In "silent," his delicate and careful acting earned praise, winning the Best Supporting Actor award at the Tokyo Drama Award 2023, as well as the 31st Hashida Award and the Elan d'Or Award for Newcomer in 2024, elevating his reputation as an actor.- In this work, he challenges a difficult role as a young man who discovers one day that he has a daughter related by blood.- A trending topic work in summer 2024, ranked No. 1 in the X global trend, with the first-time rebroadcast of the initial episode on the streaming service "TVer" setting a new record for Moon Nine dramas!- Co-starred with Kasumi Arimura, returning to Moon Nine after 8 years! She plays the protagonist Natsu's important love interest.- Also featuring talented actors such as Seina Izumitani, Daisuke Kido, Kotone Furukawa, Sōryō Ike, and Shinobu Otake!- Theme song: back number's "To New Lovers," a song written specifically for this drama to match the story.
**Synopsis**Natsu Tsukioka (Meguro Ren), working at a printing company in Tokyo, has a girlfriend named Yayoi Momose (Kasumi Arimura), who works at a cosmetics company. They lead an ordinary but happy life. One day, while discussing summer vacation plans at Natsu's apartment, his smartphone rings. Natsu's expression stiffens as he answers.
The next morning, Natsu visits his parents' house. His father Kazuya, mother Yukiko, and younger brother Yamato (Daisuke Kido) are surprised by his sudden visit but sense something is wrong from Natsu's subdued mood. Natsu retrieves a black tie from his room, indicating he is preparing for a funeral.
At the funeral hall, Natsu stops in front of a sign reading "Late Mizuki Nagumo Memorial Service." University friend Junki Mayama approaches and asks, "How many years has it been?" Natsu replies, "Eight years." Mizuki (Kotone Furukawa), who has passed away, was Natsu's former girlfriend during college.
While paying respects, Natsu notices a girl accompanying Mizuki's family—her mother Akane (Shinobu Otake), father Shohei, and others. He is shocked to learn that this girl is Mizuki's child.
In the lobby, Natsu encounters the girl, Umi (Seina Izumitani), who has just come out with Tsuno Haruki (Sōryō Ike). Natsu talks to her. She introduces herself as Umi, age 6. Natsu's mind drifts to memories of Mizuki...
**Cast**- Meguro Ren- Kasumi Arimura- Seina Izumitani- Daisuke Kido- Kotone Furukawa- Sōryō Ike- Shinobu Otake
**Staff**- Script: Miku Ukegawa- Music: Masahiro Tokuda- Theme Song: back number "To New Lovers" (Universal Sigma)- Producer: Ken Murase- Directors: Taiki Kazama, Mai Takano, Eunhi Jon, Kazuyuki Yamagishi- Production Cooperation: AOI Pro.- Production & Copyright: Fuji Television
**DVD Specifications**- Year: 2024- Country: Japan- Color- Main feature (including special edition): 674 minutes + 70 minutes of bonus footage- Aspect ratio: 16:9 LB- Disc 1 & 6: Double-layer, single-sided- Discs 2–5 & 7: Single-layer, single-sided- Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0ch Stereo- Japanese subtitles (for main and special edition only)- Total: 12 episodes + special edition- 7 discs (6 for main content, 1 bonus disc)
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**Publisher:** Fuji Television**Release by:** Fuji Television**Sales by:** TC Entertainment
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