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Haru once realized his dream but eventually abandoned it. Now living in Nagoya, his hometown, he harbors a deep mistrust of others and lacks a clear sense of purpose. One night, on his way to work, he unexpectedly encounters his childhood friend Mako on the last train of the evening after 15 years apart. Mako used to look up to Haru, prompting him to fabricate a series of small lies to live up to her expectations. As Haru reconnects with Mako, his emotions start to shift, but what will become of this love founded on deceit?

The Zhou family had high expectations of having a son, but were disheartened when Zhou Ji Wei was born as a girl, becoming the third daughter in the family. Due to being seen as a disappointment, she only received hand-me-downs from her older sisters. Despite feeling unloved by her own family, she found comfort in the love and care shown by her neighbor, Dai Nai Nai. It was through Dai Nai Nai that she met Dai Yao Qi, who she tried to bond with as a sister, even though he had never desired a sister. Through her efforts to be close to him as a sister, she gradually realized that her feelings for him were not sibling love, but something more.

A romantic tale spanning 5,272 kilometers, connecting Indonesia and Japan. Elly, a student from Indonesia, and Ryo, a young Japanese, first connected through social media. Their relationship blossomed further when they met in person in Japan, spending quality time together and eventually falling in love. Despite facing language and cultural barriers, their love story continues to unfold. (idn.wakuwakujapan)

A love story blossoming between two friends who have known each other since childhood.

Horie Mana enjoys her job as a sales clerk at Tomiya Corporation and harbors feelings for her coworker Hashii Tsubasa. Despite her shy nature, she finds contentment in admiring him from a distance. When Mana's old classmate, Honda Ai, mentions seeing another classmate, Takato Hino, whom Mana had lost touch with, Mana coincidentally encounters Hino. Learning that Hino is going through a divorce and has nowhere to stay, Mana invites her to live with her.

Mayu and Takuma have been friends since they were young children. They find out at the age of 8 that Takuma has a terminal illness and will not live past the age of 20. As they grow up, they develop romantic feelings for each other despite Takuma's efforts to keep Mayu at a distance. Their relationship is tested when new individuals come into their lives, causing both Mayu and Takuma to reconsider their emotions towards each other.

Based on the manga "Love Love Alien" created by Okamura Hoshi.

The film "Isolation" portrays the routine, aspirations, and romantic endeavors of Jung-woo, a 27-year-old university student living alone. Through his experiences as a solo dweller, the movie sheds light on the current trend towards extreme individualism in society. (Credit: Newsfreezone.co.kr)

Unveiling N? Who or what could that be? Seo Woo's love story is like a vessel too vast for Confucianism to contain.

Seven siblings, orphaned and bound by a bond stronger than that of biological relatives, are juxtaposed with a family related by blood that is fracturing due to its own avarice, prompting a reflection on the true essence of family and happiness. The narrative primarily follows Jang Ha Bin/Kim Baek Won, a girl who becomes a police officer, and Do Young, a boy who pursues a career as a prosecutor. He finds himself falling in love with her once more after she previously shattered his heart. (MBC, DramaWiki)

The central theme of the series revolves around the desire for everyone except one person to erase any memory of the protagonist. The story takes place in a progressive high school where ten different love stories unfold, all centered around the exchange of love letters.

Based on the manga "Sakura 2-go" (2) created by Takeo Takeyama.

In "Happy Negative Marriage," the protagonist is Keitaro Sato, a socially awkward 30-year-old factory worker who has never been in a serious relationship. When his parents set up an Omiai meeting with Shimako Akio, a strikingly beautiful woman who appears to be out of his league, Keitaro is taken aback. Despite their differences, Keitaro falls for Shimako instantly, and she seems open to the idea of marrying him. However, there may be a hidden secret that could jeopardize their relationship. Directed by Kenji Yokoi, this 2014 Japanese film is based on a manga by Ryuta Amazume.

Di Na, Zi Xuan, and Ya Ran, close companions, plan a road trip to break free from their everyday stresses. During their journey, Di Na unexpectedly encounters her former partner Ji Feng and forms a connection with Aaron. With both men entering her life simultaneously, Di Na faces the challenge of selecting the most suitable partner.

What began as a deep friendship, where Napdao and Run understood each other intimately, evolves into a tumultuous nine-year romantic journey.

Inspired by the order of deep-sea ray-finned fish known as Stomiiformes, the story revolves around Tomioka, a night security guard at a supermarket who is dissatisfied with his dull and solitary life. Yearning for companionship, he makes a wish upon a shooting star for a true friend. His wish seemingly comes true when he meets Azusa, a mysterious woman who moves in next door and quickly develops feelings for him. However, due to his social ineptitude, Tomioka remains oblivious to her affection. As their relationship unfolds, they find themselves facing unexpected challenges, including the arrival of a homeless man claiming to be a "life wanderer" and a cryptic death threat in the form of a letter predicting Tomioka's mental decline and demise within a year. This sudden turn of events shakes their lives to the core.

Plagued by past traumas from his childhood, Chikaishi Shogo shuns romantic relationships and relies on a woman he has no feelings for. His strongest connection is with his childhood friend Watari Hiromi, but when he learns of her affection for him, his fear of love ultimately leads to her demise. As a consequence, a goddess curses him to repeatedly fall in love with a woman in each reincarnation, only to die before they can be together. Trapped in this endless cycle, Shogo must confront his deep-seated aversion to love as he navigates through various worlds.

Fumie is a young single professional who prioritizes physical intimacy above all else in her life. Her days are consumed by anticipation for sexual encounters, regardless of the person's gender or familiarity. She discovered the power of sex as a means of communication during her struggles with aphasia in high school, leading her to prioritize honest connections through physical intimacy. However, as those around her begin to settle down and start families, Fumie is left questioning if she should follow suit for a chance at conventional happiness. In her search for answers, she encounters Takahashi, who holds a strong aversion to sex. Alongside Fumie, other characters like Highly Educated-chan and Love Affairs-chan also navigate their own sex-related issues in pursuit of a sense of normalcy and contentment.

A web series that explores the needs and aspirations of individuals who wish to be united, yet lack the bravery or are simply unable to, and how they confront their challenges and fears in pursuit of love.

Katagiri Sayo, an office worker at a prominent IT firm, is a firm believer in the idea that hard work will lead to success. Morimoto Miharu, a nurse, is beginning to lose hope in her long-standing relationship with her boyfriend Ryota. Yamashita Miwa, an office worker at a bank, struggles with low self-esteem and is quick to give herself up when asked. On the other hand, Matsuoka Akane, a confident company secretary with a mysterious past, exudes beauty that turns heads wherever she goes. These four women embark on a journey to find their life partners in pursuit of happiness. The government's covert organization, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, known for its matchmaking support, springs into action. Will these women, each with their own unique perspectives on marriage, find the encounters that will change their lives forever?

Ten episodes featuring a consistent cast, each presenting a unique storyline centered around various types of love relationships such as heterosexual, familial, LGBTQ+, and platonic.

Sakuradamon uses her exceptional makeup skills to conceal her true appearance, while Megurogawa has achieved a flawless face through cosmetic enhancements. Mitsue is dedicated to her work and remains reserved, whereas Chikage is a naturally beautiful woman who excels at socializing with men at drinking gatherings. This drama features a diverse cast of characters, including an elderly woman who undergoes a transformation after being influenced by a lecherous manager and her granddaughter. The story unfolds with unpredictable twists and turns as we follow these individuals' journeys.

Following their deaths, a collection of individuals discover that they are now involved in the "Love Game," where they have the opportunity to begin their lives anew.

The narrative takes place inside four vehicles trapped in a congested traffic jam.

Madoka Koga, who continues to display her tough demeanor from her rebellious past but has yet to experience intimacy; Chiyo Fukuma, a woman who reveres shoujo manga as guides for love; and Sawako Chidori, a woman who consistently finds herself drawn to inadequate men. The narrative focuses on these three women who cross paths during late-night revelry, sharing anecdotes of disappointing encounters with men.

Nanba Yurika finds herself reminiscing about Saito Makoto, her former partner from five years ago. Despite claiming to have moved on, she relies on the imaginary version of Makoto that appears in her dreams to navigate through life. Yurika is taken aback when she unexpectedly encounters the real Makoto at her new job. (Viu)

Harashima Hiromi started her career at Yotsuba Bank's main office right after finishing college. Due to her strong sense of justice and a past incident, she was transferred to a subsidiary company three years ago. Now, as part of a project highlighting successful women, Hiromi has been appointed as the head of the Corporate Sales Division at the Taito branch. Tasked with revitalizing the struggling branch, she is using her customer-centric approach to implement innovative changes with vigor and determination.

At the café "NONKI," a group of five friends who used to work there part-time during their college days met up again. Despite all being 25 now, they still have a great time reminiscing and catching up like old times. Kosuke, now a sales representative at an advertising agency, joined his former colleagues at the café as they shared updates on their lives. Sanae shared how her long-term boyfriend suddenly mentioned breaking up after eight years together since high school. Asumi, in a loving relationship, Naoki who works at a supper club, and the younger Kazuma each had their own concerns, but when they reunited, their bond remained strong. On their way home, Sanae walked alongside Kosuke and opened up about her uncertainties regarding intimacy in her past relationship. Kosuke surprised her by suggesting they explore it together now, leaving Sanae reeling from the idea after ending a long-term relationship at 25.

One afternoon, the intercom rings unexpectedly, catching Tanaka Yuka's attention

In the unique tale of two close friends discovering love, The Essence of My Life is a charming and humorous story about a pair seeking their ideal partners. With intermittent musical interludes, this cheerful production showcases singing and dancing as it narrates the journey of two perfectionists who fail to see each other's potential. Eun Young and Gyung Soo cross paths in their early twenties during a local election campaign. Despite being complete opposites in personality, aspirations, and demeanor, they clash and go their separate ways. Fast forward 12 years, they are now in their thirties, still seemingly different in every aspect except their shared goal of finding true love. As friends, they decide to assist each other in this pursuit. A contemporary comedy revolving around love, marriage, and societal expectations, Bean Chaff poses the question: can two individuals who never envisioned a romantic future together finally mature and grasp the essence of love?

Cha Ki Joon is a highly educated young man who embarks on his career with an impressive entry-level position at a major company. However, he finds himself dissatisfied with his life. In a spontaneous decision, Ki Joon chooses to resign from his job and launch a new venture alongside his childhood friends, Yoon So Dam and Go Tae Ra. So Dam has been juggling various part-time positions while pursuing her dream of becoming an illustrator. Tae Ra, a former competitive cyclist, opts to join Ki Joon in his entrepreneurial endeavor, which involves creating rickshaws of all things. As the trio navigates the challenges of adulthood, evolving friendships, and emerging romantic connections, can their unconventional business thrive?

Career-driven woman Takanashi Asuka has a traditional aspiration of getting married and being a homemaker. When her longtime boyfriend ends their relationship to focus on his career, she crosses paths with Nanami Ryu, a well-known news anchor at PTV. Asuka and Ryu hit it off, despite his aversion to marriage. Their conflicting desires in life make a romantic relationship seem unlikely, especially since Nanami believes marriage restricts personal freedom and serves as a mere escape for women. "I have no interest in getting married," he declared. Despite their differing views on marriage, Asuka views Nanami as an ideal partner. Thus, the 'Battle of Values' commences.

Sakaki Ryo, a young man living on the outskirts of Tokyo, has faced a series of obstacles in his life. These include abandoning his childhood aspirations of becoming a soccer player and struggling to find stable employment. When his close friend Eitaro reveals that he is the top host at a club in Roppongi, Ryo decides to accompany him to address a certain issue. Upon being challenged by the arrogant Renjo, Ryo immerses himself in the nightlife scene in an attempt to rival Renjo as a host.

Ando Mai, an 18-year-old high school student, has always been popular among the boys at her school. Unfortunately, this has also made her a target of jealousy and bullying from her female peers. To overcome the trauma she has experienced, Mai decides to enter the "Hostess Grand Prix" competition in hopes of being crowned the top kyabakura hostess and winning the grand prize of 300,000,000 yen.

Ryo, a former professional boxer, transitions into a debt collector for a loan shark. He was raised in an orphanage in Okinawa Prefecture alongside Haru, Natsumi, an aspiring actress, and two others. One of them is now a lawyer who has helped Ryo out of trouble, while the other was fortunate enough to be adopted by a wealthy family. Haru, also adopted, has never ventured beyond the island where she was raised. After her adoptive mother passes away, she decides to travel to Tokyo in search of their old group. Unfamiliar with the ways of the modern city, she narrowly avoids falling victim to the sex industry upon arriving in Tokyo, but Ryo intervenes just in time to rescue her.

Kang Bo Ram is a dedicated public servant employed in Ulsan's tourism sector. She takes on the responsibility of organizing the 'Go Bok Soo' Song Festival and sets out to identify a worthy contestant for the grand prize. Bo Ram reconnects with her childhood friend Kyung Seok, who has returned to intervene in his parents' divorce. Together, they formulate a strategy to assist Kyung Seok's father in participating in the song festival. (K-Plus)

The narrative follows the lives of Liu Su Zhen, Wang Guo Sheng, and Zhou Hong Wei, who were classmates during their middle school years in the early 1980s. Wang Guo Sheng and Zhou Hong Wei share a close friendship, but they both develop feelings for Liu Su Zhen. The plot unfolds with a sequence of events that occur after Liu Su Zhen unintentionally marries Wang Guo Sheng.

Tanimachi Mizuho has aspirations of living in Daikanyama and becoming a renowned writer. Despite moving from the snowy countryside to Tokyo in the winter, the determined 26-year-old remains confident that her dreams will come true with her strong desire. However, Tokyo has a surprise in store for her. Morinaga Kenta, a promising writer for variety programs, moved to Tokyo five years ago and quickly gained fame. Kenta, also from the same hometown as Mizuho, was a childhood friend, but their relationship never developed further. Known as "Hachiko" in his youth, Kenta is laid-back and lacks ambitious goals for himself. When the two old friends unexpectedly meet in Tokyo during the winter, they both struggle with their careers and love lives. At 26, it's a challenging age where it's not yet too late to pursue new dreams, but also not too late to give up on old ones.

In a manga series by Mashii Yuma, a young woman in her thirties who writes teen romance stories moves in with an attractive but lazy man to gather inspiration. This leads to the beginning of a clandestine relationship between the two characters.

Nam Ha Jin is a compassionate plastic surgeon who has been in a loving relationship with Yeo Reum for three years. However, their lives take a turn when her former boyfriend, Kang Tae Ha, unexpectedly shows up and pleads for her forgiveness.

Passion or affection? Jin Mo makes the difficult choice to end his relationship with Ga Yeon in favor of pursuing a new connection with Hyun Ah. However, he soon discovers that Hyun Ah is only interested in him physically, not emotionally. Despite this realization, Jin Mo decides to stay with her. Meanwhile, heartbroken Ga Yeon impulsively kisses Jin Mo's close friend, Ji Hyuk, who has feelings for her. Will these four individuals ultimately find happiness together?

Development of emotions among a group of four friends who have known each other since childhood

Yeon Woo experienced a joyful childhood in a caring family. However, tragedy struck when her father died under mysterious circumstances, leading her mother to marry a man a decade younger than herself. Unfortunately, bad luck continued to plague them; her mother passed away from Wilson’s disease, and her stepfather absconded with their money. During these tough times, Min Ho, a long-time friend, consistently offered her support. Determined to bring her father’s murderer to justice, Min Ho chose to pursue a career in law enforcement. Meanwhile, Eun Sup returned to Korea with the intent of stopping his girlfriend, Soo Ah, from marrying someone else, but she firmly rejected him. To complicate matters further, his father dispatched individuals to his hotel to apprehend him. In his attempt to escape, he fell onto the subway tracks and lost consciousness. Yeon Woo witnessed the entire incident from the platform and came to his rescue. Afterward, Eun Sup requested to stay with her temporarily, as he had nowhere else to turn. Consequently, Yeon Woo, Min Ho, and Eun Sup ended up living together in the same household.

Sakuraba Haruma's childhood friend, Inukai Shuji, was always one step ahead of him, leading a life filled with luxury and success. Haruma, a humble office worker, has spent his days feeling overshadowed by Shuji and struggling with his feelings of inadequacy. When Haruma unexpectedly encounters Shuji's wife, Inukai Reika, whom he has admired since high school, a mix of envy and jealousy stirs within him. From this encounter, a hidden emotion begins to grow in Haruma, shaping his monotonous routine.

After graduating from school, three women living in the city come together through their experiences with work and love. The play explores the theme of love and marriage, highlighting the importance of honest communication and mutual understanding in relationships. It serves as a reminder for urban men and women that while well-meaning lies may exist, a strong foundation of openness and understanding is essential for a successful marriage.

This story follows three close friends on a quest to locate a tree that produces bread, which they believe belongs to them. The concept of 'bread' in this context could represent material wealth, vanity, or even be symbolic. These three friends first met at the age of 13 while playing volleyball, and their bond grew as they navigated the challenges and joys of growing up together. Throughout their journey, they experienced the complexities of first love, emotional highs and lows, and the challenges of loving and being loved. Each friend shared their unique perspectives on relationships, with discussions ranging from the allure of bad boys to the importance of finding a partner who brings happiness. Ultimately, the story delves into the age-old dilemma faced by women - choosing between material comfort ('bread') and emotional fulfillment through love.

The man decides to leave his wife, child, and job as a middle school teacher to care for his former girlfriend who is battling a terminal illness. His wife is surprised by his sudden assertiveness and agrees to visit the ex-girlfriend as requested. Rather than feeling resentment, she finds herself drawn to her husband even more. The wife also forms a bond with the ex-girlfriend, leading to changes in their relationships. The three are surrounded by others with their own love-related issues, which impact the story's progression.