Hikari KisakiWe returned to my mother-in-law's house as a couple for the third anniversary of my father-in-law's death. After a brief respite from the memorial service, the three of us shared memories and drank together. My wife, who is weak at drinking, fell asleep first, and my mother-in-law and I enjoyed an evening drink together. Amidst this, I felt a feminine quality in my mother-in-law's somber attire, and my mother-in-law, who hadn't drunk with a man in a long time, also seemed to have a racing heart. In the midst of this, we found ourselves kissing each other...
Hikari Hime in a role like this *could* have been a beautifully subtle experience, but in the hands of this studio… They attend a memorial service, and the son-in-law finds himself drawn to Hikari's lonely expression… it's a good setup, but kappa rolls and beer? Seriously? At least go for some *toro* sushi! And way too much of it! He mentions the smile in the 'portrait,' but they didn't even bother to prepare a photo to show on screen... The prop work is just lazy! Her daughter gets blackout drunk, so Hikari and the son-in-law share a drink… Now it's snacks? Okay, whatever... But the liquor looks like tea! He's captivated by her loneliness, and she's invigorated by sharing a drink with a man for the first time in a while, and they kiss... Hikari snaps out of it and says 'I'm sorry!' and stands up, and he tells her, 'Mother, let's just forget about it...' Forget about *what*? Then she says, 'No… doing this with my daughter's husband…?' and he replies, 'Let's just forget about it...' Okay, *that* makes sense... She responds with 'Really…?' That doesn't make sense, Hikari… I'm sorry to say. 'Just blame me, it's okay...' and then she just breaks down. But she has to know this isn't the issue, right? She's half-naked, taking off her bra, and then in the next shot, she's back in her mourning clothes! It's basic filmmaking! If Hikari had a moment during the 'act' where she remembered he's her daughter's husband and she's the mother, it would have added some depth, but this studio clearly doesn't understand nuance. This feels like a waste of Hikari's talent. I love this actress… I'm furious! Her daughter forgot about her part-time shift…? At a memorial service…? Come up with a better excuse! Is it all to get them alone…? Let me be clear! Hikari Hime is incredibly captivating! That's a testament to *her* talent, not the direction or script! The direction and script are a mess, and Hikari's charisma is just covering it up!
Pretty straightforward stuff. They just keep loving each other without hesitation. The actress is stunning. Shame the chemistry with the actor feels a little off, though.
The widow's attire just oozes loneliness, and the way she whispers 'hold me' is incredibly seductive. Hikari Hime's acting is so natural, you can practically feel your heart race along with hers as she drinks.
