Love Is Better the Second Time Around (2024–present)
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Journalist Akihiro reunites with Takashi, his high school love, now a professor. Old emotions resurface as they navigate between professionalism and the past.
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Next episode: S02E02 — Episode 2 · September 9, 2026 countdown
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- 01
Episode 1Miyata accepts Iwanaga's request to go for a drink, but he didn't expect that he would wake up in Iwanaga's apartment. - 02
Episode 3Because of a sudden incident, Miyata and Iwanaga spend the night at a hot spring hotel, where their relationship takes a new turn. - 03
Episode 4Iwanaga is appreciative of Miyata's visit and concern, and the pair go on a date, with Iwanaga continuing his pursuit of a relationship with his former love.
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Season01
- S01E01Season's bestEpisode 1March 5, 2024Miyata accepts Iwanaga's request to go for a drink, but he didn't expect that he would wake up in Iwanaga's apartment.
- S01E02
Episode 2March 12, 2024Miyata's girlfriend turns down his marriage proposal, while Iwanaga actively pursues a reunion between him and Miyata. - S01E03Episode 3March 19, 2024Because of a sudden incident, Miyata and Iwanaga spend the night at a hot spring hotel, where their relationship takes a new turn.
- S01E04Episode 4March 26, 2024Iwanaga is appreciative of Miyata's visit and concern, and the pair go on a date, with Iwanaga continuing his pursuit of a relationship with
- S01E05
Episode 5April 2, 2024Sugimoto's appearance makes Miyata jealous and affects the relationship between him and Iwanaga. - S01E06
Episode 6April 9, 2024Miyata goes to Iwanaga's hometown, and the two of them sincerely ask Iwanaga's mother for her blessing towards their relationship.
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