Reiji Kawashima Treats Tomokazu Seki on His Birthday! "Seki Has Been Amazing Since His Student Days"—A Surprise Message from Legendary Masako Nozawa

On ABEMA, "Say You To Yo Asobi - Friday [Tomokazu Seki × Reiji Kawashima] #16" aired on August 29, 2025 (Friday) at 10:00 PM. In this broadcast, a special "Reiji Kawashima’s Full-On Production! An Over-the-Top Birthday Present Giveaway SP for Seki-san" was held to celebrate Tomokazu Seki's 53rd birthday on September 8 (Monday). Following Reiji Kawashima’s proposal, who said, "I want to give clothes as a gift," the program featured a custom-made jacket project for Seki, as well as surprise events such as a voice message from Masako Nozawa and a letter from Kawashima himself, making it a birthday special full of surprises.

■Reiji Kawashima’s Real Friend Appears!? Creating a Custom-Made Jacket That Will Last a Lifetime for Tomokazu Seki!

Under the title "Reiji Kawashima’s Full-On Production! An Over-the-Top Birthday Present Giveaway SP for Seki-san," Kawashima gifted Seki a Power Rangers figure he found in New York last week and his recommended sweets. Seki reacted with delight, saying, "Wow, this is awesome! I don’t have this!" and "I love these kinds of sweets! Delicious!"

Next, the project "Exploding Friendship Energy! Let’s Make a Custom-Made Jacket!" unfolded. Kawashima’s friend, Takutaro Kojima, who works at a long-established luxury tailor in Nishi-Azabu, joined to help create a "lifetime jacket" for Seki. Seki expressed his wishes, saying, "It’s nice for everyday use, but I want something I can also wear to formal occasions like weddings and funerals!" He chose wool denim for the fabric and carefully decided on every detail, such as the shape of the collar and pockets, stitching, and sleeve buttons. The jacket is expected to be completed in two months, and Seki commented, "I’ll show it off when it’s finished!"