Tonbi Episode 9

Acceptance

Another marvelous episode, I am sad that this dram is near its end.

I must applaud Kazue Fukiishi's performance in this episode. The spurned potential daughter-in-law shows her mettle when confronting Yasu for the right to be Akira's future wife. The confrontation is comical, but each parties determination shines thorough. Ultimately, its the interference of the villagers and people closest to Akira and Yasu who help resolve matters. As the saying goes... "it takes a village to raise a child" and, to me, that has been the foundation of this drama.

Yasu is under the assumption that Akira should have chosen a woman that was similar to his mother; however, in my opinion, Akira chose a woman who is just as dogged, yet as loving as his father. The episode has a charming ending.

Oh no!!!! Just one more episode and this endearing drama is done. A bittersweet climax.

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