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Learning To Love

Murai is a quiet high school student who goes unnoticed with his long hair and unique walk. Despite not fitting traditional beauty standards, he musters up the courage to confess his feelings to Tanaka, a devoted gamer who only has eyes for her virtual characters. Unfortunately, Tanaka turns him down. The next day, Murai returns to school with a complete transformation - a new haircut and hair color, mimicking Tanaka's favorite character. Determined to win her over, Murai will go to great lengths to capture her attention and affection. (mangaupdates)

Unexpected and overwhelming love captures our hearts and pulls us into a whirlwind of passion, leaving us no choice but to surrender. This captivating story delves into the forbidden romance between a teacher and a student. Chae Won and Kwan Woo cross paths for the first time at a flower festival in a quaint seaside village. They are instantly drawn to each other, unaware that Chae Won is actually Kwan Woo's high school teacher. Their second encounter takes place in the classroom, where they both come to terms with the reality of their situation, feeling bewildered and embarrassed. As their love story unfolds, it intertwines with Kwan Woo's touching journey to success, evoking strong emotions in the audience.

A female teacher, who was new to the school, found herself the victim of bullying from a gifted troublemaker student. However, their clashes took a romantic turn, leading to a secretive affair where emotions were toyed with carelessly.

High school educator Onodera Machi, aged 27, assesses romantic relationships based on social status and income, with hopes of securing a stable partnership. Her perspective changes when new student Chiba Yuto, who strongly resembles her first love Yuichi, enrolls in her class. Despite their age difference, Machi feels a strong attraction towards him. The situation becomes more complex when she encounters Yuichi again at a social gathering. Caught between the pull of the younger Chiba brother and the memories of her past romance, Machi finds herself in an enthralling love triangle involving conflicting emotions of "innate love" and "promised love."

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.

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

This story follows the relationship between Asahina Motoko, a 23-year-old graduate student, and her professor, Sakaki Ikuo, who is 64 years old. Motoko is known for her serious demeanor and lack of social skills, earning her the reputation of being dark and gloomy among her peers. Despite this, she finds Professor Sakaki to be kind and approachable, even though he is perceived as strict and intimidating. While Professor Sakaki insists that Motoko's feelings are not love, there is a growing connection between them that has the potential to positively impact both of their lives.

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)

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.

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.

The youngest partner at one of the nation's most esteemed law firms, Oh Soo Jae has already demonstrated her potential to become one of the top lawyers in the country. Motivated by her strong beliefs and a fierce drive to succeed, Soo Jae is well on her way to becoming one of the top attorneys at TK Law Firm. However, when a case takes an unexpected turn, Soo Jae faces setbacks and is demoted at work, being assigned to teach at a local law school. Despite her efforts to adjust to her new role, the demotion still stings. Meeting Gong Chan, a university student whose life intersects with Soo Jae's, helps ease the pain. Gong Chan, with a kind heart and growing affection for Soo Jae, supports her as she tries to regain her position at the firm. Will Soo Jae's determination and Gong Chan's support be enough to restore her standing, or will she continue to face obstacles from those in power?

Ma Liang is a carefree individual who acts without considering the outcomes. His girlfriend of two years, Xiao Meng, has grown tired of this behavior and suggested they end their relationship. Ye Man Ling, a wealthy woman recently divorced, returns to China to take over her late father's company. During an awards event, Ye Man Ling and Ma Liang accidentally cross paths, sparking an unfortunate connection between them.

Upon completing middle school, Li Da Bao sought employment to provide for his family following his father's passing. He now works as a technician at a textile factory, repairing machinery. When Zhang Duo Duo, a performer in a song and dance troupe, encounters trouble at a spinning and weaving workshop, Da Bao comes to her rescue. After accompanying her to the troupe to report the incident, he unintentionally interrupts Duo Duo while she is changing clothes. In order to avoid any misunderstandings, Duo Duo decides to marry Da Bao.

A group of skilled individuals, inspired by their country's policies, embraced the trend of returning home and innovated their own technology from the ground up. They consistently enhanced their technology to support China's goal of self-sufficiency in advanced technology. Zhang Hai Chao and Li Dong Sheng, who were classmates, united technical experts worldwide to overcome obstacles and surpass challenges in the capital market led by Huang Zhong Kai. The reunion of these individuals promises to bring about a new wave of progress.

Mark is going through a midlife crisis and refuses to act his age. Wang Xiao Mi has aspirations of being treated like royalty and sees marrying Mark, who is the same age as her mother, as a way to fulfill her dream. However, she must navigate relationships with Mark's children, mother, and ex-wife. (CdramaBase)

Can the mistakes of the past be altered? Shen Xi comes across a fragment of the mirror responsible for swapping her soul with He Zhi Zhou. She learns that this shard has the ability to transport her back in time. However, her attempts to go back to the moment before He Zhi Zhou's accident and alter the events do not go as planned. Despite her best efforts to prevent the accident, Shen Xi realizes that her interference only leads to further complications in the present. Will Shen Xi be able to rewrite history and save the man she cares for?

Dal Woong has agreed to become a soccer coach at a junior high school for a month. Meanwhile, Jung Eun has recently started working as a music teacher at the same school. Despite her parents' hopes for her to marry the school director, Hyung Jun, Jung Eun finds herself developing a unique connection with Dal Woong.

Mitamura Yukio serves as the creator and leader of a fast-growing fashion company. Despite its success, the company has been criticized for exploiting its workers. Mitamura prioritizes the company's profits and has been pushing his employees to work long hours, believing that hard work is necessary for success. He does not see any issue with the demanding work environment and believes it is justified. While delegating tasks to his subordinates, Mitamura enrolls in a university to study company management. It is there that he meets Akiyama Kyoko, a new lecturer, with whom he clashes due to their differing backgrounds and perspectives. He also encounters the "pressure-free generation," a group of young individuals whom he initially looks down upon. However, through interactions with these students, Mitamura finds inspiration and gains new insights. Meanwhile, there is a growing movement within his company to remove him from his position as it becomes apparent to Mitamura that his company is indeed exploiting its employees, leading to a power struggle within the organization.

Childhood companions, Gu Wei and Xu Zi Rui, spent their formative years together

During his college years, Joon Hee developed feelings for Eun Young, a senior student. However, Eun Young suddenly disappears from his life. Joon Hee eventually decides to further his studies in Italy, focusing on the arts. He later becomes a professor in the sculpture department and meets Hee Soo, a student in his class. They grow close and develop a strong bond, even after Joon Hee gets married. Their love for each other remains strong, leading to a secret affair.

Xia Zi Xing and He Yao Tian have been in love since they were children. During Zi Xing's eighteenth birthday celebration two years ago, the couple decided to hike up a mountain together. Tragically, an accident occurred during the hike, resulting in Yao Tian's untimely death. Since then, Zi Xing has been consumed by grief. However, one day she encounters Lei Hao Yang, whose warm, cheerful, and optimistic nature starts to thaw the ice around Zi Xing's heart. Just as she begins to open up to the idea of a new relationship, He Yao Sen, Yao Tian's younger twin brother, enters the picture. Zi Xing finds herself torn between the two men, her heart pulled in conflicting directions.

Confirmed bachelors and irresistibly charming, brothers Mee and Muek cherish their single lives. The elder sibling, Mee, has been deeply wounded by a past romance, while Muek prefers the freedom that comes with being unattached. They are not swayed by any woman—no ties, no obligations, and no romantic entanglements. However, everything changes when fate steps in and the brothers cross paths with two spirited young women, Namphueng and Pladao. Namphueng finds herself drawn to Mee, while Pladao sets her sights on winning over Muek. Can these determined ladies penetrate the hearts of the love-averse brothers and free them from their bachelor existence?

Xia Tian, a young woman who is currently single, discovers that her mother is willing to pay for her sister's wedding if she attends with a boyfriend. Determined to prove her mother wrong and ensure her sister's dream wedding, Xia Tian sets out to find a boyfriend within 258 days. This storyline is a remake of the Argentinian TV series "Blind to Dating" (Ciega a Citas) [2019]. (Viki)

Lawyer Mu Qian and mediator Ou Yang have made the difficult decision to end their marriage due to a lack of trust and understanding

Su Nuan Nuan, a 25-year-old designer of mystery boxes, experiences a difficult birthday marked by long hours at work, miscommunications, and a romantic split. Hoping for an ideal partner, she purchases a regular-looking mystery box from a local shop in her moment of despair. This purchase sets her on an extraordinary adventure with a mystery box companion. Can she find the true love she longs for? (WeTv)

Fat Tin, a wealthy man's daughter in the Philippines, is concerned about her future due to her weight. Her father tries to arrange a marriage for her with Mak Ka Fai, but Fat Tin is uninterested and flees to Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, she faces criticism for her weight from Tai Hei, a successful designer. Despite their differences, they eventually grow closer due to unexpected events in the Philippines.

In Hong Kong, relatives of a missing individual can request for the individual to be legally declared deceased after a period of seven years. Yeung Man Sum, a production company owner, chooses to move on from his wife Koo Ching Tin, who has been missing for seven years, and tie the knot with his caring girlfriend Chu Sin Mei. However, unexpectedly, Chi Hin's biological mother Ching Tin reappears.

Marriage may not be the most important thing, but Mamiya is afraid of being alone. She faces challenges in finding a partner due to her high standards. However, her encounter with the attractive veterinary nurse, Makihara Yuito, might just lead her to true love. (Paravi.jp)

Since childhood, he has harbored feelings for the girl next door, who is a decade his senior. However, despite the years that have passed, he remains trapped in the role of "the younger brother who feels like family." Just when he was ready to relinquish hope, a romantic rival emerges, reigniting his determination. He resolves to pursue her more assertively! After a decade of unreciprocated affection, things finally begin to change!

In "Love of the Heavens," the story revolves around a romance between a woman in her forties and men in their twenties. Itsuki Hanyu, a 41-year-old housewife, runs a used bookstore and is stuck in a troubled marriage, with her 14-year-old daughter being the only reason it hasn't fallen apart. One day, Itsuki's dormant desires are awakened when she catches Shida Motoharu trying to steal an erotic novel from her shop. Fueled by her newfound desires, Itsuki embarks on a love affair with the young man. Later on, she encounters Kunimoto Satoshi/Komato Shio, who bears a striking resemblance to a past love and brings back dark secrets from the past.

Everyone has faith in fate, including Paengram, a woman who has been enchanted by the kind-hearted and attractive Kan since their initial encounter. However, destiny takes a harsh turn when she finds herself becoming his future sister-in-law. The situation becomes increasingly complex as the kindness that endeared Kan to Paengram fails to meet the expectations of his girlfriend Nam-ob, leading to the involvement of numerous other parties.

The narrative commences with the introduction of the main characters during their childhood. Luo Shan's father works as a driver for the Su family, who have a daughter named Sophie. Due to being abandoned by her mother and facing occasional abuse from her father, Luo Shan struggles with feelings of inadequacy and inferiority. Luo Shan envies Sophie, believing that she could be as happy if she had the same opportunities as her. Tragedy strikes when Luo Shan's father passes away in an accident, leading the Su family to take her in and rename her Susan. Sophie's mother instructs Sophie to treat Susan as her older sister and to keep Susan's adoption a secret. Despite Sophie's kind-hearted and easy-going nature, Susan takes advantage of her, aspiring to possess everything Sophie has. Susan's jealousy even extends to Sophie's close bond with Yuan Fang. (Two versions available: 23 episodes in China | 15 episodes in Taiwan)

Da Hae, a fatigued manager of the marketing team at Marron Confectionery, finds herself questioning how much longer she can tolerate her seemingly bleak existence. At that moment, Eun Sang from the sales department, who is fervently driven by the pursuit of profit, tempts her with an audacious idea of investing in cryptocurrency. After a series of failures, cryptocurrency represents Eun Sang's final chance to change her circumstances. Ji Song from accounting, who believes that happiness comes from spending, impulsively decides to join them out of fear of being left out. What starts as a risky endeavor quickly evolves into a tumultuous journey filled with the unpredictable ups and downs of the crypto market. The situation becomes even more chaotic when Ham Ji U, the ambitious company director who has abandoned her singing career, becomes involved. Will these three everyday employees strike it rich and reach for the stars?

The narrative revolves around a romance between the rebellious student Kang Wook and his teacher Yool Ju, set in a high school located in Chuncheon. Prior to her encounter with Kang Wook, Yool Ju was in a relationship with Tae Hyeon, a public prosecutor. However, as time passes, Yool Ju and Kang Wook develop a profound love for each other, overcoming societal biases, their age difference, and the complexities of a teacher-student dynamic. An unexpected tragedy occurs when Yool Ju accidentally causes the death of Kang Wook's classmate, who had been bullying him. Due to her narcolepsy, Yool Ju cannot recall the events of that day, having fallen asleep during the incident. To shield her from the consequences, Kang Wook takes the blame and serves time in prison for her. After five years, upon his release, Kang Wook reunites with Yool Ju, only to find that she is now engaged to Tae Hyeon. Upon discovering the extent of Kang Wook's sacrifice for her, Yool Ju feels compelled to reconnect with him. However, Kang Wook is not alone this time; he is accompanied by Ja Kyung, a former classmate and current radio host. Their respective situations complicate Yool Ju's ability to pursue her feelings for Kang Wook, yet she is determined to assist him in reclaiming the five years lost and achieving his dream of becoming an exceptional chef.

At 35 years old, Yi Xing Yan found herself divorced and single. She meets Zhou Si Xing, a young colleague who used to be her student, and feels her heart flutter. Despite the challenges posed by their different backgrounds, the company's policies, and the intense pursuit by Zhou Si Xing, Yi Xing Yan is torn between a stable but mundane life and a passionate but fleeting romance. Initially hesitant, Yi Xing Yan's feelings become evident when she sees Zhou Si Xing being courted by another woman. As they navigate their emotions, their love for each other becomes undeniable. Their journey is filled with the sweetness of love, as well as the challenges of societal norms and personal baggage. Despite the strict company rules against office romance, pressure from her ex-husband to reconcile, and gossip from colleagues, Yi Xing Yan and Zhou Si Xing strive to strengthen their bond and learn to love each other better. In the complex world of adulthood, letting go or facing regret may become inevitable choices.

Shiratama Sayako has faced many challenges in her life. Despite her childhood dream of becoming an architect, she struggled to pass her university entrance exams. Now at 30 years old, she works in a different field. One day, she meets a young university student named Ogasawara Taku. After sharing her dream with him, he encourages her to pursue it once more. Inspired by his words, she decides to study hard and eventually gets accepted into a university. It is there that she reunites with Ogasawara Taku, who is a senior in the architecture department.

Qiu Yuan aspires to work in heritage preservation, but she only gets the opportunity after crossing paths with Qin Zhi Yuan, a well-known conservator and the owner of Yuxinzhai. Their chance meeting results in Yuan's innovative "rubber board" technique saving Yuxinzhai, although it also exposes her to danger. With Zhi Yuan guiding her, Yuan embarks on her journey in cultural conservation. As their relationship evolves into romance, Zuo Huai Ren, Yuan's long-time love interest, unexpectedly comes back to China.

Upon reaching 30 years old, Qi Zhi Fang, a kind and attractive woman, faced the tragedy of losing her husband, a firefighter who died while on duty. Amidst her sorrow, she discovered her husband's unfaithfulness, adding to her emotional turmoil. Struggling to care for her three children and enduring societal judgment, Qi Zhi Fang was faced with difficult decisions. Three men, drawn to her strength and independence, entered her life and impacted her in unexpected ways. Determined to secure a better future for her children and herself, Qi Zhi Fang embarked on a profound journey filled with challenges and growth.

Urumi Shizuka unexpectedly found herself working as a high school teacher to avoid being jobless

"A Glimpse of Young Love" narrates the tale of Sun Wei Yi, who faced financial ruin and shared a complicated bond with mechanic Bai Ze Liu

An Ran, a driven entrepreneur, has been out of university for nine years and is striving for success