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Bryan meeting a local at the sento
Tsuneo enjoying a glass of wine and a nice bath
Original Airdate: November 26 2017
Episode Description:
Bryan is doing his best to master the art of being a Japanese homemaker, but his days more often end in failure than not. Seeing Bryan at a loss, Itsuki suggests he heads down to the local sento (public bath), a favorite spot of her father's. His first ever sento experience begins with trepidation, but he slowly relaxes into the warm waters, relaxing and loosening up for the first time since he arrived in Tokyo... unfortunately his tongue loosens up a bit too much...
Description Source: NHK
Is it watchable?
YES! (via YouTube)
BEWARE: This one is AGE RESTRICTED on YouTube for obvious reasons.
Naked Communication is a good introduction into Japanese sento culture. It helps you understand how intimate and personal of a setting a sento can be, as well as what role it plays in the Japanese community.
Also, can we talk about that ending with Tsuneo? No? Good, let's keep it that way. That ending is one of the most awkward and cringey moments in the entire show.