2nd Page Reiji Kawashima Treats Tomokazu Seki on His Birthday! "Seki Has Been Amazing Since His Student Days"—A Surprise Message from Legendary Masako Nozawa | VOICE ACTOR

■"Seki Has Been Amazing Since His Student Days"—The Studio in Uproar Over a Surprise Message from Legendary Masako Nozawa

[Photos/Images] Reiji Kawashima Treats Tomokazu Seki on His Birthday! "Seki Has Been Amazing Since His Student Days"—A Surprise Message from Legendary Masako Nozawa 5th

Following a teaser from Kawashima that "There’s even a congratulatory message from that super-legend," a voice message from Masako Nozawa was played, leaving Seki surprised and overjoyed. Nozawa, who was also Seki’s instructor during his training school days, commented, "Seki has been amazing since his student days," and "I thought, ‘This kid is going to make it’—and as expected, he became successful. Just as I thought! (laughs)." Seki was deeply moved by these words. She also offered advice: "As you age, you develop a new depth—a unique ‘flavor’ that only comes then. I hope you bring out the ‘flavor’ unique to you, Seki." She encouraged him further, saying, "I really have high hopes for you, Seki. I’m aiming for 100 years old myself, so you should aim for 100 too—do your best!"

Finally, a letter from Kawashima was presented: "I truly think your intuition and sense of balance are incredible, Seki-san. Thank you for always skillfully handling my scatterbrained self," he wrote, expressing his gratitude and respect. Seki replied, "I can feel the sentiment behind your shyness," and added, "I was really touched. Thank you," creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere until the end of the program.