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Tsuyoshi Muro Wins Hearts: Even Cows Can't Resist His Charm

TOKYO, Feb 13 (News On Japan) - Actor Tsuyoshi Muro showcased his exceptional communication skills during his appearance on NHK General's travel and variety program "Tsurube's Family Toast," which aired on Monday, charming even the cows.

The episode was broadcast live from Kamiue Town in Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture, at the Okina-za. Centered around VTRs of Muro's prior visit to the town, residents he had met during his visit were welcomed into the audience. On the day of the pre-recorded footage, the area was covered in heavy snow. Despite being covered in snow, Muro visited various places in the town. At the beginning, when Muro heard singing from somewhere as he waited to meet with comedian Tsurube Shofukutei, he headed towards the singing without hesitation, saying, "Hello, I'm just dropping by!" He casually struck up a conversation with a local resident singing outside their home, prompting Tsurube to express his surprise, "You really called out to them!"

In another scene, Muro visited a local butcher shop. He rang the doorbell of a house, saying, "Excuse me, I came to talk about meat!" only to find out it was the wrong house. However, he quickly apologized, "Oh, this is the wrong house! Sorry for ringing your bell!" and explained to the 90-year-old resident about the "Family Toast" program. In no time, he had charmed his way into being invited into the house.

At the butcher shop he visited next, Muro greeted the returning shopkeeper with a big smile, saying, "I finally got to meet you!" The shopkeeper, charmed by his smile, offered a gift, to which Muro brightly responded, "Today is actually my birthday!" and was delighted to receive steak meat as a present.

Tsuyoshi Muro also received praise from a rancher for feeding cattle. Later, Muro stopped by a ranch he happened to pass by. Although the rancher, who was a fan of Muro, called out "Mr. Muro!" he showed consideration by asking, "Is there a limit to where I can go?" and then helped feed the cattle while being taught by the rancher. According to the rancher, cattle usually run away when a stranger tries to feed them, but they didn't flee from Muro, and he was able to feed them without any trouble. The rancher's words of high praise, "That's really amazing," made Muro smile bashfully.

Online, Muro's ability to charm both people and cattle has been a hot topic. Comments included, "Now I totally understand why Muro-san is called a charmer! If someone with such a kind smile talks to you, you'd instantly like them," "He's someone who naturally knows how to engage with people. It's no wonder his juniors look up to him," and "Mr. Muro! Have you even won over the cattle?" There was a buzz about Muro's natural and gentle way of speaking.

Source: MDPR

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