"I Want to Be Friends with Kensho!" Shugo Nakamura Successfully "Wins Over" Kensho Ono!? The "Let's Be Friends Challenge" Takes Place

On Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 10 p.m., episode #10 of "Say You To Yo Asobi Thursday [Kensho Ono x Shugo Nakamura]" aired on ABEMA.

In this episode, Shugo Nakamura appeared in place of Hanae, who was absent due to scheduling conflicts. Under the title "I Want to Get Closer to Kensho Challenge," the pair, who had not had many opportunities to converse one-on-one, participated in various activities to significantly shorten the distance between them.

Unexpected Plans Galore!? Shugo Nakamura Gives a Serious Presentation of a One-Day Plan with Kensho Ono!

In the "I Want to Get Closer to Kensho Challenge" segment of the show, Nakamura started with an enthusiastic approach, saying, "I really want to get closer to Kensho!" Ono, blushingly, responded with, "Oh! I'm so happy~" with a 'girlish face.' Nakamura replied, "Girlish! This might be easier to conquer than I thought!" and the program began amidst laughter.

The first segment was based on the premise, "If you could spend a whole day with Kensho Ono, what would you do?" Nakamura presented a full-day plan in earnest. Throughout the plan, Ono judged each proposal with a "Go" or "No Go" sign, and the rule was that if there were three "No Go" responses, the presentation would end immediately. The goal was to actually make the outing happen.

Nakamura quickly began suggesting meeting times and lunch plans, and after lunch, he proposed an unexpected "frisbee in Yoyogi Park," akin to a date. The studio burst into laughter at the unexpected turn, and Ono firmly rejected it with a "No Go!" However, Nakamura was determined to play frisbee, passionately explaining, "Like playing catch, you think about the other person, and that kind of rally connects hearts! Bonds gradually form," and "The plans afterward will be even more fun." Ono, swayed by his seriousness, easily agreed, saying, "I see! Then let's go!" The studio was filled with laughter once more at Ono's pliability.

Next, Nakamura proposed an unexpected second activity: "Cooling off at a pachinko parlor." The abrupt shift from a sparkling date idea made Ono burst into laughter, and he immediately responded, "Go! Sounds fun." The presentation continued with, "We'll celebrate a pachinko win with yakiniku," and "Have a drink or two at a bar before heading home." Ono praised Nakamura's plan, saying, "Go! This was thought out much more than I expected as a day's plan," and "I could visualize everything you suggested."

Appearing to have won Ono over considerably, he concluded with, "I'll definitely get in touch. Like, 'Let's go play pachinko.'" Although it ended with an unexpected "pachinko promise," Nakamura was overjoyed, exclaiming, "I'm happy!" and "I did it!" The segment ended on a warm note.