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Celebrating Birthdays on the Set of '102nd Proposal'

Fuji TV has recently announced that it will air '102nd Proposal,' a sequel to the popular drama '101st Proposal,' both on terrestrial television and through its exclusive streaming service, FOD. The continuation of this beloved series brings back cherished characters and offers fans an exciting and heartfelt story filled with love and humor.

This new series is the brainchild of acclaimed writer and producer Osamu Suzuki, who has long desired to revisit this iconic story. After 34 years since the original aired, Suzuki has stepped up to create a fresh narrative, focusing on the fascinating new dynamics involving the characters Kaoru Yabuki and Tatsuya Hoshino, who finalized their love story in the previous series. Their daughter, Hikaru, played by Erika Karata, finds herself at the center of a captivating new love story that aims to evoke feelings of nostalgia in fans of the original drama while delivering an engaging experience for new viewers.

To kick off the excitement surrounding the series, a birthday celebration was held for two of the cast members, Yuna Taira, who plays Sakura Okamura, and Karasu Hayashi, who portrays Haru Hoshino. Taira’s character is a close friend and clarinetist within the same orchestra as the protagonist, while Hayashi's character works in a tavern frequented by the main characters.

During the rehearsal of a scene, the staff surprised Taira with birthday wishes, singing 'Happy Birthday' and presenting her with special gifts. She expressed her joy and gratitude, exclaiming how fortunate she felt to be celebrated on set and looking forward to starting her 27th year positively while promising to embody the pure love theme that '102nd Proposal' conveys in her performance.

Next, Hayashi was encouraged to share his birthday, resulting in a fun exchange with the crew, where everyone chimed in with their own birth months. Finally, Hayashi revealed that he was also a November baby, which led to another round of celebrations for him. He warmly commented on the joy of celebrating his 29th birthday with his castmates and expressed commitment to creating a meaningful performance in the series.

The original '101st Proposal' left an indelible mark in the hearts of viewers through its touching narratives, stellar performances by actors like Aiko Asano and Tetsuya Takeda, and memorable moments that still resonate today. With the anticipation building for '102nd Proposal,' fans are eager to see what new stories will unfold and how the characters have evolved.

Plot Summary

The narrative picks up from where '101st Proposal' left off, focusing on the relationship between Tatsuya and Kaoru, and their daughter, Hikaru. Growing up under the single fatherhood of Tatsuya, Hikaru has developed a passion for music and follows in her mother’s footsteps as a talented cellist. However, she finds herself amidst a love triangle involving Seiya from the comedy duo 'Shimofuri Myojo,' who has endured rejection in his attempts at romance but is now infatuated with Hikaru. Yet complications arise as Hikaru is already in a relationship with a wealthy, handsome pianist, Otsuki.

As the narrative unfolds, viewers will be left on the edge of their seats, eager to discover whether Tatsuya will support Hikaru's budding romance or stand against her choice of partner. This unique blend of humor and heartfelt emotion promises to deliver a rich viewing experience that fans of the original series will appreciate.

Drama Overview

• - Title: '102nd Proposal' (12 episodes)
• - Broadcast: TBD (Details to be announced)
• - Distribution: Exclusive streaming on FOD (Details to be announced)
• - Creator: Osamu Suzuki
• - Cast: Erika Karata, Seiya (Shimofuri Myojo), Kenta Ito, Tetsuya Takeda, Yuna Taira, Karasu Hayashi, among many others.
• - Production Team: Producer Miwako Kurihara, script by Watashi Omu, directed by Masato Kimura.
• - Production Company: Fuji TV

About FOD

FOD is Fuji TV's official video and e-book streaming service. It offers a premium standard subscription at JPY 1,320 per month, providing access to more than 100,000 movie and drama titles, 200 magazine subscriptions, and over 700,000 e-books. Additionally, subscribers can enjoy discounted movie screenings every Friday at TOHO Cinemas.

For more information, visit FOD's official site.