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■Masaya Fukunishi Uncontrollably In Tears!? True Feelings Come Out in the Absence of the Person in Question!

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In the segment "Talking About a Person When They're Not Present," one member moves to a separate room, while the two remaining candidly discuss their impressions of the absent person, surprises they've noticed over five months working as a trio, and unexpected sides that have come to light.

When talking about Nobuhiko Okamoto, Showtaro Morikubo mentioned "Niizuma Eiji (Bakuman.)" as the first work that made him take notice of Okamoto. Morikubo recalled, "I also auditioned for that role, but when I saw the broadcast, I was shocked, thinking, 'There's no way I can beat this.'" As for Okamoto's weak points, Morikubo cited his "extreme impatience," saying, "Daisuke Namikawa, whom I’ve known for years, is already pretty impatient, but Okamoto surpasses even that." Fukunishi echoed this sentiment, adding, "He's refreshingly careless!" When Okamoto returned, he himself admitted, "That's very true. When you go on location shoots with me, I basically speed everything up and finish early."

Next, in the discussion about Masaya Fukunishi, Okamoto and Morikubo praised his qualities by saying, "He acts according to the work during projects, but the real him is hilarious," "He's perfect for variety shows," and "His ability to sense the mood among staff is incredible." They also showed their concern, noting, "He’s so earnest that we're just worried he might be pushing himself too hard." When Fukunishi came back, he was so touched by his two seniors’ kind words that he couldn’t hold back his tears, revealing, "Because it's fun, there are times I push myself too hard," and "I was really anxious since it was my first time as a variety show MC." Morikubo gently responded, "So passionate! You're really something," adding humor by saying, "With all this sweat and tears, are you a high school baseball player!?" The scene was a mix of both touching and humorous moments.

Finally, the discussion turned to Showtaro Morikubo, with Okamoto and Fukunishi sharing episodes such as "The way he melts when he drinks is adorable," "He's a cute, handsome older guy," and "When Morikubo-san is totally drunk, his eyes become little lines and he's all floppy. I actually have quite a few photos of him sleeping," making everyone laugh. They also talked about Morikubo’s skill at guiding juniors and his behind-the-scenes prowess at events, with Okamoto expressing his respect: "His MC abilities are truly amazing." Morikubo, listening from the other room, couldn't help but blush at the compliments. The episode was filled with a sense of camaraderie and trust within the trio, with comments pouring in like "Such a kind world," "What a great trio," and "Legendary episode!"

Additionally, the "Our Timeline Comparison Talk" took place, where they spun a roulette to pick an era and talked about what they were each doing in those years. Highlights included Morikubo discussing his "first marriage" in 2007, the moment Fukunishi discovered his passion for acting, and Okamoto sharing how he started his singing career. The episode was full of surprising stories and excitement.