Ayase Haruka Talks About Improvised Kick at Kimura Takuya on TV Show
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Japanese actress Ayase Haruka is set to appear on the TV program 'Hatsumimigaku' tonight, where she will reportedly discuss the story behind an improvised moment involving fellow actor Kimura Takuya.
According to the program's summary, Ayase gave Kimura a kick during a scene, explaining that she felt she had 'no other way' to react at that moment. The actress is expected to reveal the full context behind the incident, which has drawn attention from fans.
The episode will also offer a more personal look at Ayase, who is widely regarded as a national actress in Japan. A friend from her hometown of Hiroshima is set to appear on the show, sharing photographs from Ayase's school days along with anecdotes from that period of her life.
Additionally, a singer who has reportedly been one of Ayase's closest friends for twenty years will speak about her on the program. This friend revealed that Ayase once rode home on a LUUP electric scooter, a popular mode of short-distance transport in Japan.
The combination of behind-the-scenes industry stories and personal revelations is expected to give viewers a broader picture of Ayase, who remains one of the most recognised figures in Japanese entertainment. The program is set to air tonight on Oricon's coverage of the show.
Vocabulary7 words
- improvised
- done suddenly, without planning
- kick
- to hit something using the foot
- national
- famous or important across a whole country
- hometown
- the place where a person grew up
- anecdotes
- short, interesting stories about real events
- LUUP
- a brand of small electric scooter rented in Japan
- revelations
- new facts that are told for the first time
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Answer key
1. Why she kicked Kimura Takuya during a scene 2. Photos and stories from her school days 3. True
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Discussion questions
- Why do audiences often find unscripted or improvised TV moments appealing?
- How might revealing personal history affect public perception of a celebrity?
- What role do childhood friends play in shaping public narratives about celebrities?
- Do you think electric scooters are a practical form of transport in cities you know?
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