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Himitsu No Kankei Sensei Wa Doukyonin

After a failed attempt to confess her feelings to her crush, high school student Mikoto Ochiai considers jumping off the school building's roof. Her plans are halted when Jin Haiba, a laid-back physics teacher often teased by students, appears. Instead of discouraging her, he proposes a unique idea - to engage in a romantic relationship before she goes through with her plan. As they navigate this unconventional arrangement, they both question the reasons for continuing to live and the possibility of genuine love between them. (MyAnimeList)

Nitta Masaki embarks on a new position as a music instructor at a high school that is in turmoil due to the mysterious disappearance of the previous music teacher. During his initial evening at the school, he encounters his student Izumi Sae in the music room, and their connection deepens as they get involved in the investigation. While Nitta Masaki starts to develop emotions for her, he struggles to admit them, whereas Izumi Sae is confident in her affection for him. They go their separate ways. Years later, they cross paths again, but Nitta Masaki is now married, complicating their emotions.

Anri, a 20-year-old college student, is kicked out of her home by her mother's new boyfriend. She begins staying at various Internet cafes and learns about "papakatsu," leading her to meet Wataru, a 45-year-old university professor. Wataru helps Anri by renting an apartment for her, but she soon discovers a secret he has been keeping. Papakatsu is a trend where young women seek older men for financial support without a sexual relationship.

Xia Xiao Tong faces challenges in her daily life, dealing with an abusive mother and a troublemaking best friend. Despite these obstacles, she remains determined to pursue her dream of becoming a beautician. The introduction of a charming new teacher, He Fan, at her school adds a new layer of complexity as she finds herself developing feelings for him.

A decade ago, Ming Yue lost her parents in a tragic car accident and was taken in by her father's coworker, Li Chuan Yan. Ming Yue was raised under Li Chuan Yan's guardianship. Over the years, their bond evolved in an unexpected way as Ming Yue and Li Chuan Yan started to develop romantic feelings for each other. (DramaWiki)

In the story, there is a romantic tale unfolding both in the present and the past. Tamura Takuro, a 27-year-old art teacher at a high school, is well-liked by his students. Yayoi, a student in his class, lacks direction in her life. Tamura Takuro suggests she join the art club, and as Yayoi looks through his sketchbook, she discovers numerous drawings of a woman named Yumiko, who was Tamura Takuro's teacher when he was a high school student. Tamura Takuro harbored feelings for Yumiko, his former Japanese language and homeroom teacher.

A brief tale detailing the romantic feelings that develop between a student named Fuka and her teacher, Sawada Hiroshi.

Yeon U, the heir of the dominant Sipgang Clan, known for their involvement in gang violence in Korea, disguises herself as a male to infiltrate a high school and eliminate the next leader of a rival gang as instructed by her father. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when she unexpectedly develops feelings for him, despite her initial intentions to harm him. (HanCinema)

Sprout is adapted from a well-known manga created by Nanba Atsuko, which has been running in the magazine 'Bessatsu Friend'. The romantic tale in 'Sprout' unfolds as two high school classmates, Souhei and Miku, find themselves sharing a living space when Miku's parents transform their house into a boarding house.

A year has passed since high school student Ochiai Mikoto and teacher Haiba Jin first met on the school rooftop. Despite being in a secret relationship, they have successfully kept it hidden from others. However, their relationship is at risk of being exposed after a specific school assignment and celebrating their birthdays. Will this revelation mark the end of their forbidden romance? (Viki)

Hyo Min and Bo Seok have been inseparable since they were children, having shared each other's lives for more than ten years. Bo Seok has stood by Hyo Min's side ever since he defended her from school bullies during their early years. Their journey together has seen them through every high and low, forging a unique bond. As they transitioned into adulthood, both have faced challenges due to the deeper emotions that have seemingly grown between them. Reluctant to jeopardize their invaluable friendship, they have found themselves at odds when it comes to expressing their true feelings. Occasionally, they have allowed themselves to be a bit more vulnerable, yet those moments have never evolved into something lasting. For some inexplicable reason, their timing has always been slightly misaligned. However, everything changes when Hyo Min experiences memory loss. Presented with a sudden chance to elevate their relationship, Bo Seok is eager to embrace this daunting challenge. He just needs to find a way to help her remember the significance of their bond. Will Bo Seok's determination finally unite them, or will they once again fall prey to poor timing?

Aizawa Yosuke and Aizawa Mai are a couple admired by many for their teaching skills. However, Yosuke is involved in a relationship with Maezono Yura, a popular high school student with a captivating presence. Yura, who holds a mysterious secret, captivates those around her with her charm. As Mai seeks revenge on her husband's affair and a classmate named Kudo Kaname becomes involved, the situation takes a dark turn. This story is adapted from the manga series "Cinderella Complex" by Inoue Risako.

Yoo Hye Jeong was known as a fierce bully during her school days, characterized by her abrasive nature and rebellious behavior. With numerous emotional scars from her past, she built walls around her heart as a means of self-protection. Everything shifts for her when she encounters her mentor, Hong Ji Hong, who significantly influences her journey from being a lost delinquent to becoming a caring physician. (iQiyi)

In a high school setting, a cheerful young girl crosses paths with a math prodigy who excels in IQ but lacks emotional intelligence. However, he harbors a hidden side that sets him apart. Lin Yuan, a 17-year-old, experiences heartbreak when she falls for her math teacher. As she navigates the challenges of growing up, she learns to move on from an unattainable love and bid farewell to her past companions. Despite carrying the scars of heartbreak, she struggles to open her heart again until she meets Xiao En, a smart and attractive math teacher. Will history repeat itself, or is there a deeper enigma at play? Lin Yuan becomes captivated by his brilliance and charisma, getting entangled in a new yet familiar romantic journey.

A romantic comedy focused on youths set in a college campus, featuring themes of love, friendship, and parental care for their children. (Wikipedia)

Haruki Kenji, a 36-year-old Winter Sports section manager at a major sporting goods company, embarks on a ski trip to New Zealand with his friend and boss, Shintani Goro, along with Shintani's new secretary, 24-year-old Aoi Yuki. Upon returning to Japan, Haruki discovers that Aoi is his new neighbor in the apartment next door. While observing the movers, he notices a photograph falling from Aoi's luggage. As he examines the photo, he realizes it is of a female bicycle gang, with Aoi featured in the picture. Haruki learns that Aoi presents a different persona at work compared to her true self at home, where she is manipulative and dates multiple men for personal gain. Their dynamic changes when Aoi returns home intoxicated one night without her keys, and Haruki assists her by letting her into her apartment through the connecting door. During this incident, Aoi accidentally drops a video tape into Haruki's apartment. Curious, Haruki watches the tape, which contains a heartfelt message from Aoi to herself. This revelation prompts Haruki to see Aoi in a new and unexpected light.

Following her older sister's refusal to attend a pre-arranged marriage meeting with Takane Saibara, a wealthy heir, high school student Hana Nonomura steps in as a replacement to uphold her family's reputation. However, the encounter between Hana and Takane results in a surprising connection between two individuals who are complete opposites. (Anime News Network via Viz Media) Based on the manga "Takane and Hana" by Shiwasu Yuki.

Kasumi "Ai" Aiko is a sporty, boyish girl who is a key member of the basketball team at her school. She is well-liked by the girls and is able to outperform the boys' team, except for one player named Amano Reo, who is equally skilled and popular. Feeling envious of his popularity, Ai declares him as her rival and they have a daily competition to see who receives more love letters, which she always loses. Ai's brother hires her to work at his maid cafe called "Spica" due to a shortage of staff. Despite not fitting the typical image of a maid, she undergoes a transformation with a wig and makeup. One day, Reo visits the cafe with his teammates, causing Ai to panic and accidentally spill drinks on him while trying to avoid being recognized. As she cleans up the mess, Reo surprises her by asking her out on a date. Ai decides to seek revenge by making him fall for her and then breaking his heart. (

In order to honor her deceased father's wishes, BIN KWAI WOR established a unique coffee shop where she crossed paths with BAO CHI TAI, known as "Tai Chi Bao" (Raisin Bread). TAI, a single father with an 8-year-old son, dreams of becoming the coffee king of Hong Kong. As TAI learned the art of latte-making from WOR, their feelings for each other blossomed, despite facing numerous obstacles. The biggest challenge they faced was overcoming the disapproval of WOR's two mothers, her biological mother MA SZE NGA and stepmother SO MEI, who were against their relationship. With so many hurdles to overcome, how will TAI and WOR navigate their love story and brew a strong and fragrant cup of coffee together?

Yoshiyama Mihane is a junior in high school who is part of the photography club. One day, as she prepares for summer vacation, she encounters a mysterious lavender fragrance in the science lab that grants her the ability to travel through time. Fukamachi Shohei, a fellow classmate, is actually a researcher from the year 2122 who is searching for a lost drug that allows him to return to his time period. In the meantime, Shohei uses hypnosis to blend in as a high school student. Despite their differences, Mihane and Shohei develop romantic feelings for each other over time.

Jang Sa Ya is a young woman who has spent her life in a remote temple situated in the countryside. When Park Jae Woo collapses in a nearby forest, she comes to his aid. He gives her a card, promising to help her if she ever travels to Seoul. As Sa Ya's curiosity about the outside world grows and she yearns to leave her "monk" existence, she persistently negotiates with her guardian at the monastery. Her guardian reveals that she has a father living in Seoul, which prompts her journey to find him. During her quest, she encounters several challenges, and as she searches for her father, Jae Woo starts to develop feelings for her.

Ji Soon Young experiences the heartbreaking loss of her husband, Wang Se Joon, due to a tragic accident. Left to care for their adopted daughter on her own, she encounters Han Kyu Jin and falls in love with him. Unbeknownst to her, Kyu Jin is the father-in-law of her former sister-in-law, Wang Se Bin. Their lives take a significant turn when Soon Young weds Kyu Jin, making her Se Bin's mother-in-law. Now, they must navigate their new family dynamics while striving to get along with one another.

Initially reluctant, Seo Yun Wook and Han Pil Seung eventually develop a strong bond as sister-in-law and brother-in-law. They rely on each other for support, mischief, and companionship. Seo Yun Jung, Pil Seung's spouse, is pleased with their close relationship, but tensions arise when Wook starts to develop romantic feelings for Seung. After Wook confesses her love, their relationship becomes strained. Despite both ending up in the same police department, they make efforts to avoid each other, leading Jung to uncover the truth. Cha Sung Joon, a wealthy hotel owner's son and Wook's friend, is aware of her feelings for her brother-in-law but refuses to give up on his own affections. Wook eventually starts dating Cha in an attempt to move on from Seung, but tragedy strikes when Jung passes away. Wook's complicated feelings for her brother-in-law put her in a difficult predicament, raising questions about the nature of love within a family.

A film club was established by a collection of students attending an art institution. They engage in learning, socializing, residing, and maturing on a daily basis. Although each individual possesses unique traits, when they unite, they become an unstoppable force. (DramaWiki)

Ruan Meng enrolls in the top high school in the city, but encounters difficulties on her first day due to misunderstandings like confusing room "601" for "109". In the first class, when students are introducing themselves, the homeroom teacher questions Xue Song about his initial thoughts on Ruan Meng. Xue Song responds with, "I can't make eye contact with her", leading Ruan Meng to vow, "One day, I will make sure you can't overlook me!". (Mudvod.tv)

"Love is the era of commitment. You can have a shared partner." A teenage boy, thrown into a puzzling harem situation, chooses to partake in "polyamorous relationships" with alluring girls, all while navigating peculiar dating guidelines. Yet, beneath the unconventional love arrangement lies an unexpected secret... (HikariTV)

Nakajima, Yamada, Chinen, and Arioka portray a group of middle school students who move to a school facing potential closure and decide to help improve the skills of their ineffective teachers. (Tokyograph)

Zi Ling has always lived in the shadow of her perfect older sister Lu Ping. She has been harboring feelings for Chu Lian, who is Lu Ping's boyfriend. Lu Ping is focused on her dream of becoming a professional dancer and doesn't have much time for Chu Lian. Conflict arises when Chu Lian realizes his true feelings for Zi Ling. After an unfortunate accident, Chu Lian feels guilty and ends up marrying Lu Ping, but he can't forget about Zi Ling. Fei Yun Fan, a wealthy older man, also loves Zi Ling deeply. Zi Ling eventually starts to return Fei Yun Fan's love as she tries to move on with her life.

The three daughters of a Chinese herbal medicine practitioner named Bai Shou Cheng - Bai Shao, Bai Ji, and Bai Su, are all facing challenges in their love lives. Both Bai Shao and Bai Su have no interest in following their father's footsteps, so they plan to wait for him to remarry and move to America before making changes in their own lives. Bai Shao enters into a fake relationship with a younger man named Lu Liu An, while Bai Ji's marriage falls apart due to her husband's infidelity. Bai Su, on the other hand, develops feelings for an older man involved in the medical field. As each relationship presents new obstacles, Bai Shou Cheng decides to postpone his plans of moving to America in order to support his daughters and help them find happiness.

Xiang Yu Qiu grew up without parents. Ten years ago, his girlfriend Luo Ting passed away and decided to donate her corneas to a 10-year-old girl named Xiang Lian Xin who was ill. After completing her studies abroad, Lian Xin returned to China where she met Luo Rui, the younger brother of her cornea donor. Luo Rui instantly fell in love with her, but Lian Xin harbored feelings for Xiang Yu Qiu, the former lover of her cornea donor. Yu Qiu struggled to confront Lian Xin as he was constantly reminded of Luo Ting when he looked at her. Despite his feelings, he repressed them. Facing immense pressure, Lian Xin tragically developed Alzheimer's, prompting Yu Qiu to do everything in his power to help her recover.

Seventeen-year-old high school student Natsuha Mai starts a part-time job at her uncle's batting cage center over summer break. It is there that she encounters a mysterious individual named Ito Tomohiro, a retired professional baseball player who believes he can identify people's concerns by observing their batting technique. Ito Tomohiro frequents the batting center every evening when Natsuha Mai is working, analyzing the batting practices of female customers and attempting to alleviate their worries through baseball principles.

Harumi Junko was a top student in middle and high school, but she faced a setback when she couldn't get into Tokyo University

Min Yeong is employed as a dating agent, and although her profession demands that she pairs clients according to their social statuses, she holds the belief that love should be free of limitations

During her junior year of high school, Yun Xiang was brought home by her father's friend, Cheng Xiao. Meanwhile, the young people living in a residential area in the old city of Shencheng were gossiping about Cheng Xiao's impending return with his daughter born out of wedlock. They playfully teased Cheng Xiao and speculated about how the young master would react to the arrival of his illegitimate sibling.

Natsumi Uemura and Shuji Kashiwagi, high school teachers scheduled to wed in six months, find themselves in a complicated situation. On the night before the new school year begins, Shuji forms a bond with a student named Hikari Saeki, not realizing they will be in the same class the next day. As Shuji tries to assist Hikari with her emotions, he grapples with guilt over betraying his fiancée. Hikari, driven by jealousy and a desire to ruin the couple's relationship, devises a plan to get closer to Natsumi.

A group of girls nearing graduation in high school discover that their homeroom teacher is facing a terminal illness. He pens individual letters to each of them, offering guidance without explicitly stating the details. As they navigate challenges during their final year, these letters serve as a source of support, helping them overcome personal obstacles and fostering personal growth and strong friendships.

The narrative centers around the tensions between inexperienced educators and the challenges faced by high school students. Jang Yi San is a shy and ineffective homeroom teacher assigned to instruct Eun Byul, the sole daughter of a notorious mob boss. Eun Byul has just enrolled at MyungMoon High and lacks the motivation to excel.

'Love Teenager' is an emerging romantic narrative that explores themes of friendship, love, and compassion among adolescents.

Tomorrow's tale unfolds across a period of 8 years, delving into themes of love and friendship. The protagonist, Yuan Cheng Mei, is a high school athlete who sustains an injury during a practice session. It is during this moment of need that a stranger comes to her rescue, setting the stage for the beginning of this story. (DramaWiki)

A romantic drama exploring various forms of tragic love; a half-brother and sister who embark on a doomed first romance, a relationship between a teacher and a student, and a couple confronting mortality after reuniting following a 25-year separation. It will authentically and fervently portray taboo love and the heartache associated with first love. (DramaWiki)

Arisawa Ichika is a student at a prestigious girls' high school that caters to the children of affluent families. Despite financial struggles, her mother Chihiro works hard to ensure Ichika can attend the school. In her second year, the school merges with an all-boys institution to form Asuran Academy, a coeducational school. However, a strict new rule is implemented that forbids dating between male and female students, with expulsion as the consequence for those who break it. To enforce this rule, the student council conducts patrols around areas like love hotels in what is referred to as the "rabbit hunt," leading to several students dropping out. To help her mother pay off a large debt, Ichika starts working as a "love keeper," discreetly accepting money from rule violators and erasing any evidence. As romance becomes more complicated, Ichika, who initially had no interest in love, finds herself drawn to Maki Ryogo and begins to reconsider her feelings. After a certain event, Ichika decides to take legal action against the school to challenge the ban on romantic relationships.

In the webtoon "Uncle Cool" by Homer, we follow the story of an amusing and shy girl who attracts the attention of a stern man. Despite her fear, she remains composed. Surprisingly, this man has a hidden humorous side. Watch as their unique love story develops in this entertaining tale. (BakaUpdates)

Daidoji Tamotsu, aged 51, holds the position of department manager at a medium-sized specialized trading firm. He encounters a woman who is 28 years younger than him and they decide to tie the knot. Meanwhile, Hanazawa Kiichiro is a high-ranking office worker at a leading general trading company. He is taken aback when his daughter introduces a man who is the same age as him as her partner. This leads to a series of challenges in what he had previously thought was the perfect family, prompting him to reevaluate his life choices.

A dramatic portrayal that examines the dynamics of age disparities in romantic relationships. Woo Joo Young and Jang Woo Bin navigate the complexities of a relationship involving an older woman and a younger man, while Jang Woo Jin and Joo Young's younger sister, Joo Mi, confront the significant age difference that exists between them.

After the passing of her father, Lee Soon Shin faces numerous challenges. Both she and her mother find it difficult to attain happiness. Amid the highs and lows of her life, her romantic journey unfolds. As the youngest in a prosperous family, Lee Soon Shin appears to lack the talents that her relatives possess, often being viewed as an outsider, even though she is a spirited, vibrant, and brave young woman. Her life takes a transformative turn when she encounters Shin Joon Ho, the head of a talent agency. Initially, Shin Joon Ho is a self-assured, aloof, and competitive individual, but he undergoes a change as he learns the true essence of success through his relationship with Lee Soon Shin.

Li Hong Hai, an unassuming man in his forties with a fortune in the billions, is searching for genuine love. Despite his wealth attracting many women, he desires a connection beyond money. When he meets Xia Ke Ke, a spirited young designer, he is drawn to her and decides to hide his affluent status, pursuing her as a humble entrepreneur instead. Their journey together leads to marriage, but Li discovers that Xia was aware of his riches all along. Feeling deceived, he considers divorce, but is compelled to maintain their facade as a couple for three months to facilitate his company's public offering.

Kohei Kamishiro, portrayed by Masaharu Fukuyama, was once a musician who had a single successful song before his record deal was terminated. This setback led him to abandon his music career and live a mundane life for the next two decades. Despite distancing himself from music, his love for it remains strong. His past experiences have made it challenging for him to form relationships with women. However, his life takes a turn when he encounters a woman with a troubled past who lives a solitary existence. Despite her complexities, she possesses an extraordinary singing voice. This encounter reignites Kohei's passion for music and inspires him to create music once again.