Leo Ieiri visits the filming site of the drama “Miss Target” where he is in charge of the theme song! “I was also pushed back.”

■“When I saw the first episode where Sumire was actually in action, I was glad that I was able to create this song again.” (Leo Ieiri)

On May 22nd, Leo Ieiri will release his 18th single, “Waltz,” which will be the theme song for the ABC/TV Asahi drama series “Miss Target” (every Sunday from 10pm). Ahead of the broadcast of the fourth episode on May 12th, Ieiri visited the drama’s filming site the other day.

The lead role in the drama “Miss Target” is Marika Matsumoto, who is starring in a terrestrial national network drama series for the first time. The movie “Haken Anime! The film is based on an original screenplay by Yosuke Masaike, who won the 46th Japan Academy Award for Best Screenplay Award for “”.

Sumire Asakura, played by Matsumoto in this work, is a marriage fraudster who has seduced many men with her beauty and skillful techniques. She focuses on men who make a lot of money through evil deeds, and because the people being deceived are also guilty, her investigation is beyond her reach, so she is a “miss target” who never misses her target. She is a dark heroine who works behind the scenes.

However, in reality, Sumire, who developed her talent as a con artist at a young age, has no experience in normal love affairs. The film charmingly depicts how she struggles while facing the difference between her past, calculated pseudo-romances and her true love.

In the third episode, which aired last week, Sumire (Marika Matsumoto) goes to a matchmaking party with her junior colleague Moe (Airi Suzuki) in order to end her feelings for Muneharu (Shohei Uesugi), a Japanese confectionery artisan she secretly has a crush on. . However, by chance, she ends up meeting Muneharu again at the venue… The theme song “Waltz” was played at the end, as the distance between the two narrowed once again after their unexpected reunion, adding a gentle touch to the drama.

And the other day, Ieiri visited the photo shoot at a snack bar where Sumire, Moe, and Yayoi (Mariko Tsutsui) were gathering. Ieiri, who was greeted with applause, said, “When I saw the first episode where Sumire was actually in action, I was glad that I was able to create this song again.” Regarding Matsumoto, who will be starring in a Haren drama for the first time, he said, “When I saw the comments on SNS etc., I could feel how serious Matsumoto-san is about making things! I was also encouraged.”

On the other hand, Matsumoto said, “I thought what a beautiful voice she had,” and said, “Sumire is a person who has been carrying a dark burden (as a marriage fraudster), but when she heard Mr. Ieiri’s voice,” She has a pure heart! “That’s what I thought,” he commented. She also revealed an episode during the preparation for her role, saying, “Once I realized that I wanted to play the role as clearly as her voice, her approach to playing Sumire was also greatly influenced.”

Tsutsui also said, “I feel something similar to Marika-chan’s voice in Ieiri-san’s voice!” and there was also a scene where he showed a charming smile and said, “I’m excited by the lyrics while listening to it.”

Suzuki, who was Ieiri’s classmate in high school, said with a smile, “Personally, I liked romance dramas where Leo-chan sings the theme song, so I’m happy.” “The drama itself has some comical scenes, but when Leo’s voice is heard at the end, I’m like, “That’s right!” “It was a pure love drama for adults,” she said, “and I think the slow and slow pace of it is wonderful.”

At the end, Matsumoto presented Ieiri with original goods, and he said, “I’m going to watch the drama wearing this too!” and became a member of “Team Miss Target.”

The theme song, “Waltz,” is written by Ieiri, “Even if you have a love that makes you hurt or cry, you will never think, “I wish I had never met this person.” I wrote it with that feeling in mind.” A song called. The love story between Sumire and Muneharu is depicted in a sad and beautiful way.Pay attention to when it is played every week and enjoy it along with the drama.

Ieiri will be releasing his new single “Waltz” at LaLaport TOKYO-BAY in Chiba on May 21st, LaLaport Nagoya Minato AQULS in Aichi on May 25th, and Kobe Harborland in Hyogo on May 26th. Hold an event.