Japanese Drama "Confession" Shocks Fans in Episode 7
The Japanese TV drama "Confession – A Secret for 25 Years" has surprised viewers with a big twist in its seventh episode.
The episode is called "Everyone Has Someone's Reason." It focuses on two main characters, Sota and Mariko.
Sota is played by actor Hokuto Matsumura, and Mariko is played by actress Sae Okazaki. In this episode, Mariko says something that leaves Sota shocked.
After the episode aired, viewers reacted quickly online. Many people called the story a "sudden development" and asked whether it was actually a confession.
The word "confession" has an important meaning in the drama, since it connects to the show's title and its plot about a 25-year-old secret.
News outlet MANTANWEB has already released a preview of episode 8. According to the preview, Sota and Mariko will soon face what is described as "the worst situation."
This kind of cliffhanger is common in Japanese dramas, and it often makes fans excited for the next episode.
The show is available to watch on the streaming platform TVer.
Fans are now waiting to see how the story continues and what will happen to the two main characters.
Vocabulary6 words
- drama
- a TV show that tells a story
- development
- a new change in a story or situation
- plot
- the main story of a book, movie, or show
- preview
- information shown before something happens
- cliffhanger
- an exciting ending that makes you want more
- platform
- a website or app where you can watch shows
Quiz
Answer key
1. Everyone Has Someone's Reason 2. They reacted online, calling it a sudden development 3. Sota and Mariko will face the worst situation
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
The Japanese TV drama "Confession – A Secret for 25 Years" has _____ viewers with a big twist in its seventh episode.
The episode is called "Everyone Has Someone's Reason." It focuses on two main _____, Sota and Mariko.
Sota is played by actor Hokuto Matsumura, and Mariko is played by _____ Sae Okazaki.
After the episode aired, viewers _____ quickly online.
Many people called the story a "sudden _____" and asked whether it was actually a confession.
News outlet MANTANWEB has already released a _____ of episode 8.
According to the preview, Sota and Mariko will soon face what is described as "the worst _____."
The show is available to watch on the streaming _____ TVer.