Rina Kawaei cast for lead female role in Fuji TV live-action drama series “My Dearest Self with Malice Aforethought” co-starring Ryosuke Yamada. The drama series is based on manga series “Shinai naru Boku e Satsui wo Komete” by Hajime Inoryuu and directed by Hiroaki Matsuyama (“Liar Game“). For the drama series, Rina Kawaei will play Nami. Her character is an original character and partly based off Rei Shinmyouji from the original manga series. When her friend is murdered, Nami decides to work with Eiji Urashima (Ryosuke Yamada) to find the killer.
“My Dearest Self with Malice Aforethought” will first air October, 2022 in Japan (takes over Fuji TV’s Wednesday 10PM time slot after “Teppachi“).
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Eiji Urashima (Ryosuke Yamada) is a university student. He appears like a normal young student, who hangs out with his friends. But, his father was a serial killer who murdered female university students in horrific ways. Meanwhile, Eiji Urashima experiences memory blackouts. People tell him about things he did and said, but he doesn’t remember those events at all. He begins to suspect that he might have another personality.
At that time, a murder case takes place. The crime resembles exactly the murder cases involving Eiji Urashima’s father. Also, Eiji Urashima doesn’t remember anything that happened to him during the time of murder. He begins to suffer from fear and anxiety that he might be the killer. Eiji Urashima decides to face his fears and seek out the truth behind the murder case.
Through his investigation, he meets Nami (Rina Kawaei). She works at a date club, which provides dates for a fee. She comes from a poor family background and has experienced an unfortunate life. She also has low self-esteem and lives her life meaninglessly. Her closest friend was recently murdered. By meeting Eiji Urashima, Nami decides to work with Eiji Urashima to find the person who took her friend’s life.
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