Natsuki Takahashi

Despite being in a devoted relationship with his girlfriend, salesman Kazuaki Hagiwara (Jun Muto) feels unfulfilled and frustrated due to their lack of physical intimacy. Meanwhile, Sei Nakarai (Asahi Ito), Kazuaki’s aloof and asocial coworker, harbors an unrequited love for his roommate and childhood friend, who is also called Kazuaki, and struggles with feeling emotionally distant from others. Their paths cross unexpectedly when Kazuaki accidentally sends a message meant for someone else to Sei, opening up a channel of communication between them as they share candid conversations about their deep-seated desires and frustrations. Gradually, Kazuaki and Sei begin to explore the possibility of deeper intimacy with each other, challenging both societal norms and their own preconceived notions about relationships.

When it rains, it pours

TV Asahi

Miku Yuzuhara (Hikaru Takahashi), a department store receptionist, lacks self-confidence, instead conforming to the preferences of her elite lawyer boyfriend Haruhisa Yukii (Sho Nishigaki) – including keeping her makeup minimal and understated the way he likes it. But when she meets Eve Takakura (Keito Kimura), a makeup enthusiast who follows his own heart without fear of judgement, her outlook on life totally changes. With Eve's help, Miku tries on red lipstick for the first time, unlocking inner beauty she hadn't felt before. Unfortunately, Haru doesn't feel the same way about Miku's new look, revealing previously-hidden controlling and abusive tendencies. Will Miku's newfound inner strength help her confront Haru and find her own voice? This drama was adapted from the manga of the same name by Yosikazu.

Make up with mud

💋 Reborn with Color💄

One year after heartbroken high school student Mikoto Ochiai (Akari Takaishi) and "scumbag" loser teacher Jin Haiba (Ryo Hashimoto)'s fateful first meeting on the school's rooftop, the two are in a relationship, but have kept it a secret from everyone else. So far, they've managed to succeed, but all that is about to change – after a particular school assignment and celebrating each other's birthdays, the origins of their relationship end up revealed. Will this spell the end for their forbidden romance? This 2024 Japanese drama follows the events of the first season, adapted from the manga of the same name by Sora and directed by Natsuki Takahashi and Yuuka Eda.

Falling high school girl and Irresponsible teacher 2

Sensei, please seduce me! 

In a moment of despair, high-achieving high school student Mikoto Ochiai (Akari Takaishi) contemplates suicide after a failed love confession. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she finds that she’s not alone on the school’s rooftop. As she explains her situation to physics teacher Jin Haiba (Ryo Hashimoto), he offers an unconventional proposition: enter a romantic relationship with him before deciding her fate. Although most students see Jin as a loser due to his gambling addiction and lack of direction in life, Mikoto’s perception of him changes as she spends more time with him. In the midst of their unconventional relationship, both Mikoto and Jin discover that sometimes the most profound changes come from the most unexpected places.

Falling high school girl and Irresponsible teacher

Sensei, please seduce me! Team

Salesman Fumiya Ikegami (Kosuke Suzuki) meets illustrator Ritsu Okusawa (Kyoya Honda) in a coffee shop, sparking romance between them. After a heated argument, Ritsu is injured in an accident that results in memory loss. He can't remember meeting Fumiya or ending their relationship. Seeing this as a second chance, Fumiya decides to win Ritsu’s heart all over again. Will rekindling their love be more challenging the second time around? This 2023 Japanese BL drama series was directed by Yuka Yasukawa and Natsuki Takahashi.

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