The other night I watched episodes 8 and 9 of Himitsu no Hanazono (ヒミツの花園), and it is really interesting. When this series started, I had thought that it would really be lighthearted and silly, with no serious drama, but I was wrong. Episode 9 especially was great, with one of the big secrets of the story finally being revealed. I am still wondering which of the brothers that the main character will end up with, and so far I’d break it down with Wataru getting a 35% chance, Satoshi getting a 15% chance, and a 50% chance she will not end up with anyone.

Maya Miki (真矢みき), who plays Ryoko, is excellent and funny, and really adds a lot to the story. She used to be one of the stars of Takarazuka Ruvue, which is a troupe that does musicals, where all the players are women. It’s very popular. I’d have to say that her acting is probably the best of the cast, a little over-the-top, but her timing is excellent and each scene with her in it is really fun to watch.

I think this dorama is supposed to have 11 episodes, so just a couple more weeks to go!