Japanese Drama “Last Note” Episode 4 Generates Social Media Buzz

Fuji Television’s drama “Last Note” aired its fourth episode on the 30th, focusing on the age‑gap romance between Aoi (played by Uchida Yuki) and Sumuharu (played by TeraNishi Takuto). The storyline shows Aoi confronting personal and financial struggles while Sumuharu works multiple jobs to repay a promised 1.6 million‑yen debt. Throughout the episode, the characters meet at a hamburger shop, leading to a comedic scene where Aoi suffers a back injury after overeating.

The episode sparked an outpouring of reactions on social media, with viewers praising Uchida’s portrayal of “stomach upset” and a “back‑strain” episode, calling her performance “beautiful” and noting that it authentically represented a woman in her fifties. Comments highlighted the chemistry of the lead pair, the quirky hamburger date, and the dramatic tension surrounding the promised repayment.