Daisuke Namikawa and Taku Yashiro to Take on New Role as Wednesday Hosts for 'Say You To Yo Asobi'! Celebrating a Unique Duo and a 49th Birthday Right from the First Episode

Celebrating Daisuke Namikawa's 49th Birthday! Commemorating with "49" Themed Surprises!?

During the broadcast, a birthday segment was held to celebrate Namikawa's 49th birthday on April 2nd, featuring surprises themed around the number 49. While Namikawa initially seemed pleased, saying, "It's my first time being celebrated on this show," he showed signs of apprehension when the surprise elements of the plan, different from the original meeting, were revealed.

In contrast to Namikawa's unease, Yashiro cheerfully announced, "We prepared with all our heart to make you happy!" The birthday dinner began with a skewer of 4 (shio) 9 (kyuri) - salted cucumbers. Following this was a 49 (yoku) magnifying glass, and as a celebratory gesture, Namikawa was handed 49 yen. He humorously remarked, "It's the thought that counts! It's fantastic! But isn't your way of celebrating a bit clumsy!?" filling the studio with laughter.

Next, to present Namikawa with a top-tier birthday cake, they participated in challenges to earn the cake ingredients. In a challenge where each had to list ten good things about the other in one minute, Yashiro giggled even before starting, delaying the challenge. Once it finally began, he burst out laughing in just a second, prompting a tearful retry. While squeezing out mysterious praises for Namikawa, he managed to hold back his laughter.

The subsequent challenge involved Namikawa. As he recited Yashiro's mysterious traits, Yashiro struggled not to laugh but ultimately failed.

Other challenges included disentangling crossed towels in under 30 seconds, a human puzzle challenge, and a game to win a chocolate plate with "Daisuke" written on it, where they clapped to the rhythm of "If You're Happy and You Know It." All attempts ended in failure, and the two happily shared a birthday cake decorated with a chocolate plate reading "Taku."

The segment, which saw "Namikawa-san" trending on X (formerly Twitter), concluded with high spirits. The initial broadcast of this new duo, showing an unexpected but seamless chemistry, was praised by viewers with comments like "What an adorable pair," "Guaranteed fun Wednesdays from the first episode!" and "A legendary duo is born!"