Honda Kyoya Stars! Sunday Drama 'GIFT' Side Story 'SHIFT - Those Who Collide and Move Forward-' to be Exclusively Streamed on U-NEXT

USEN & U-NEXT GROUP's U-NEXT Corporation (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, President: Tenshin Tsutsumi), which operates the video distribution service 'U-NEXT', will exclusively stream the side story 'SHIFT - Those Who Collide and Move Forward-' for the TBS Sunday drama 'GIFT' for unlimited viewing starting Sunday, April 12th.

This is a completely original story that links with the Sunday drama 'GIFT', which will start broadcasting on the TBS network on Sunday, April 12th, from 9 PM. Starring Honda Kyoya, it also features Mokudai Kazuto and Hachimura Rintaro, who appear in the main 'GIFT' drama, as well as Morikasuumi as an original cast member not appearing in the main drama.

Consisting of a total of 4 episodes, it will be exclusively streamed for unlimited viewing on U-NEXT sequentially.

## Another Story Woven While Linking with the World of Sunday Drama 'GIFT', Featuring Love, Bonds, and Sometimes, Romance...

This work depicts the friendship between Keijiro Asaya, a wheelchair delinquent played by Honda Kyoya, and his delinquent friend Hayato Okihira (Mokudai Kazuto), triggered by their reunion with their childhood friend Mio Aoki (Morikasuumi), who was once a young delinquent.

The untold, poignant yet passionate youth of Keijiro and Hayato, who 'collide yet move forward,' will unfold. The story comically and seriously depicts the process of Keijiro's 'clumsy but straightforward' way of life, filled with 'love and bonds, sometimes romance...', unfolding in linkage with the world of the main 'GIFT' drama.

## Comments Arrive from the Cast! 'I think you'll enjoy the main drama 'GIFT' even more.'

### Honda Kyoya
I am appearing in 'SHIFT - Those Who Collide and Move Forward-', a side story to the Sunday drama 'GIFT', where you can see the changes in Keijiro's heart more deeply than depicted in the main story. Hayato, and my middle school friend Mio appear, and the story depicts each of them struggling yet earnestly moving forward.

I think you'll enjoy the main drama 'GIFT' even more by watching this, so please do!

### Mokudai Kazuto
I am appearing in 'SHIFT - Those Who Collide and Move Forward-', which is a side story to the Sunday drama 'GIFT'. This work centers on the friendship between two men, Keijiro and Hayato, and their childhood friend Mio, depicting their growth and relationships over 4 episodes. The themes explored in the main 'GIFT' drama are also deeply explored in this side story, and I believe it enhances the world of the main drama.

I hope you enjoy the side story 'SHIFT' alongside the main drama 'GIFT'!

### Hachimura Rintaro
I am appearing in 'SHIFT - Those Who Collide and Move Forward-', the side story to the TBS Sunday drama 'GIFT'. While the main drama depicts themes like 'dreams' and 'conflicts,' this side story delves into aspects like 'friendship' and 'romance' among the characters. By carefully depicting the feelings of each character, Keijiro, Hayato, and Mio, I believe the work further deepens the world of 'GIFT'.

I would be happy if you could enjoy the side story 'SHIFT' along with the main drama 'GIFT'.

### Morikasuumi
I am Morikasuumi, playing the role of Mio Aoki. As Keijiro and Hayato's childhood friend, I portray how she influences their relationship, as well as Mio's own growth. I hope to deliver the unique charm of a side story without breaking the world of the main drama 'GIFT'. Please enjoy this completely original story that can only be seen on U-NEXT!

[Image: Key visual for the side story drama 'SHIFT']
[Image: Photo of Honda Kyoya]
[Image: Photo of Mokudai Kazuto]
[Image: Photo of Hachimura Rintaro]
[Image: Photo of Morikasuumi]