Yuno Ohara is a Japanese dancer, model, and actress. She was born in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, on October 8, 1999, and made her debut in the entertainment industry in 2009, as a member of the co-ed idol group, Dream5. She made her debut as an actress in 2018 and has appeared in a variety of films and television dramas since, including “All of Them Are Troublesome Girls” (2019) and “Sweat and Soap” (2022).

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Kawai Yoshiko (Sakurako Ohara) once had grand plans for her romantic future. She wanted to marry at age 26, have her first child at age 27, and give birth to her second child at age 29. But now, just a few days ahead of her 29th birthday, all her plans appear to have come to naught. Her boyfriend dumps her, leaving her single and alone. In her despair, she goes to a cafe to wallow in her solace and unhappiness. But there, she runs into Yuki Masaomi (Matsuda Genta), a junior colleague from work.

At the office, Yuki Masaomi is nicknamed “AI,” due to the fact that he looks incredibly handsome, but is emotionally cold, and does not seem to have any empathy. But when Kawai Yoshiko tells her colleague about why she is so unhappy, he comes up with a remarkable offer. If she cannot find a romantic partner before her 30th birthday, he will marry her instead! Could this be his way of telling her that he likes her? Could they be compatible? Or will this offer lead her to further heartbreak?

“The Date of Marriage” is a 2023 Japanese drama series that was directed by Yoshihiro Fukagawa, Takahiro Ouchi, and Hiroshi Mori.

The Date of Marriage

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Despite her timid nature, Asako Yaeshima (Yuno Ohara) has a passion for her work. A member of the accounting department at Lilia Drop, a toiletry and cosmetics company, Asako absolutely loves the company she works for, as its products are the only ones on the market capable of helping her keep her chronic sweating and rather strong body odor under control. 

Having been teased mercilessly as a child, Asako has developed quite a complex about her natural odor but her company’s products have given her the confidence she needs to overcome her insecurities. At least until the day she meets Kotaro Natori (Kanta Sato). 

A product development planner for Lilia Drop, Kotaro has a highly developed sense of smell which he employs daily. While working on the company’s newest product, he encounters a smell unlike any he has ever sniffed before. Following the scent to its origin, Kotaro finds himself face-to-face with Asako. Unable to resist Asako’s unique musk, Kotaro finds himself drawn to the timid accountant. 

Inspired by her scent, Kotaro asks her to test the company’s newest product and allow him to sniff the results for a week. Unable to find a way to say no, Asako agrees to Kotaro’s unusual request. As the two begin a truly unique working relationship, they begin to realize that they are both so much more than a strong smell and a powerful sniffer. Naturally drawing closer together, will Asako and Kotaro’s working relationship spark a new office romance? 

Based on the manga of the same name, written and illustrated by Kintetsu Yamada, “Sweat and Soap” is a 2022 Japanese romantic comedy drama directed by Shuhie Shibue.

Sweat and Soap

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A Japanese language teacher at a local high school, Kunihiko Kunitachi (Kensho Ono) has dealt with his fair share of troublesome teenagers. No stranger to the sometimes strained relationships between teacher and student, Kunihiko has learned how to handle students of all sorts. But all of his knowledge and experience counts for naught, the day he crosses paths with Kazumi Kazumiya (Arisa Komiya).

A perpetual loner, Kazumi doesn’t seem to have a single friend at school. Feeling sorry for his friendless student, Kunihiko suggests she put in a little more effort when it comes to making friends. Instead of taking her teacher up on his advice, Kazumi counters with a suggestion that Kunihiko be her friend. Shocked by the odd request, Kunihiko agrees to be Kazumi’s friend but soon regrets his decision, as she seems to believe being friends means never leaving his side.

Desperate to push Kazumi away, Kunihiko attempts to make friends on her behalf, but every attempt he makes ends in utter disaster. With life becoming more complicated by the second, will Kunihiko ever find a way to free himself from an ever-growing group of troublesome girls?

Based on the manga of the same name by Tobi, “All of Them Are Troublesome Girls” is a 2019 romantic comedy film directed by Tadaaki Horai.

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