Tomomi Itano Reveals 'Pro Baseball Team Mom Group Chat' Secrets; Minami Minegishi Expresses Frustration Over Husband's 'Oshi-katsu'; Follow-up on a 23-Year-Old Single Mother Aspiring to be a Midwife on 'Secret Mom Garden 2'
The 9th episode of ABEMA's mom-focused variety show 'Secret Mom Garden 2' aired, featuring the cast engaging in candid, unfiltered conversations.
On March 29, 2026, the 'new future TV' ABEMA aired episode 9 of 'Secret Mom Garden 2,' an information variety show where mothers discuss their true feelings without pretense. The show features hosts Makiko Takizawa, Chihiro Kondo, and Minami Minegishi, who represent different generations of working mothers. In this episode, the show featured a close-up on Mikumo, a 23-year-old nursing student and single mother who gave birth at 15 and is now raising her 7-year-old daughter while studying to become a midwife. She shared her harrowing past, including facing cold remarks from her partner's family and escaping domestic violence to protect her child. The episode also featured Tomomi Itano, who discussed the unique 'mom group chats' among professional baseball players' wives, and Minami Minegishi, who shared her honest frustration regarding her husband's dedication to his 'oshi-katsu' (supporting his favorite idol/interest). The full episode is currently available for free on-demand on ABEMA.