TBS is producing a drama special called "Souka, Mou Kimi wa Inai no Ka," adapted from a book by author Saburo Shiroyama, who passed away last year. The story recounts Shiroyama's own experiences during his marriage and after his wife Yoko's death.

Yoko's father had been opposed to their marriage, and the couple faced many hardships during their life together. Yoko was later diagnosed with cancer, resulting in her death in 2000.

Shiroyama's writings on the subject were discovered this past December, almost a year after his death. It was published as a book by Shinchosha in January. The story was very successful, and TBS was just one of nearly twenty companies offering to do an adaptation.

Masakazu Tamura and Sumiko Fuji have been chosen to star as Shiroyama and his wife, while Rei Dan plays their daughter. For the flashback scenes, Kantaro Nakamura and Masami Nagasawa will play the younger versions of the two characters.

TBS has not yet decided on a broadcast date for the drama.