"I'm Taro," he said, bowing slightly. "And you are...?"

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In this groundbreaking drama tackling domestic violence, gender identity, and trauma, Mizukawa played (a lesbian bar owner and confidante). Her understated, warm performance provided emotional grounding amidst the series’ intense themes. This role earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 57th Television Drama Academy Awards.