The baton touch ceremony of the main character of the drama was held on the 6th, before the start of "Welcome Monet" from the 17th of this month, in place of the NHK TV series "Ochoyan" currently being broadcast.
At the ceremony held at the NHK Broadcasting Center in Shibuya, Tokyo, Hana Sugisaki, the main character of "Ochoyan," and Kaya Kiyohara, who plays the heroine who aims to become a weather forecaster in "Welcome Monet," met. ..
First of all, Mr. Sugisaki greeted, "I was given an experience that can only be done with this work, and I was able to strengthen myself as an actor and as a person. I am happy to be involved in a work that will be a treasure of my life." I looked back.
On the other hand, Mr. Kiyohara said, "Every day is desperate, but I am looking forward to coming to the scene every day because I am enjoying shooting. I hope it will be a work that conveys the charm of the land and enriches the heart. "
In the annual gift exchange, Mr. Sugisaki handed over a special "goodwill" featuring the characters and logos of the two works, and Mr. Kiyohara gave a cedar tray made in Tome City, Miyagi Prefecture, which is the stage of the drama. I gave it.
At the end of the ceremony, Mr. Sugisaki handed the baton to Mr. Kiyohara with a smile.
The serial TV novel "Ochoyan" will reach its final episode on the 15th of this month, and the broadcast of "Welcome Monet" will begin on the 17th.