Category: Drama
Nagatan to Aoto: Ichika no Ryourijou Season 2 EP9 “It’s Alright, Soboro Rice”
The second branch of Kuwanoki has finally opened. With customer numbers exceeding expectations and the launch off to a promising start, everyone breathes a sigh of relief. However, Ichikaβs pregnancy soon comes to light. While Amane enjoys the good news, Ichika shares her concerns. With everyone busy preparing for the opening of the second branch, she wonders how long she’ll be able to work while pregnant and, above all, if she’ll be able to give birth safely. Sensing her distress, Amane and the rest of the Kuwanoki family devoted themselves to taking care of her daily needs. However, something is also stirring in Michiya’s heart.
Nagatan to Aoto: Ichika no Ryourijou Season 2 EP8 “A Remembered Mother’s Beef Tendon Betayaki”
Hanesaki vanishes with the second branch’s opening funds, and Ichika and the others witness for the first time the usually composed Sakae visibly shaken. Feeling responsible, Sakae bows his head to Shoko’s father and asks for the shortfall, but tension remains between him and Shoko. Meanwhile, hoping to mend their relationship, Shoko consults Ichika about making Sakae a home-cooked meal. Ichika gets a hint from Amane and suggests a certain dish tied to a cherished memoryβ¦ but can it truly melt the heart of a man who has always hidden behind a brave face?
Nagatan to Aoto: Ichika no Ryourijou Season 2 EP7 “Nice Assist Chestnut Fritters”
From planning a second “Kuwanoki” branch to constructing a hotel in Tokyo, Sakae moves as if driven by an urgent force. Meanwhile, unexpected changes in his wife, Shokoβs, health cause his resolve to waver. Unaware of any of this, Amane continues to prepare to open the second branch with Sakae’s right-hand man, Hanesaki. The day of the soft opening finally arrives. While Ichika, who works at the main branch, watches with concern, Hanesaki’s reckless decisions lead to an unexpected crisis. Suddenly, unexpected “reinforcements” arrive from Ichika!
Yukari-kun wa Gap ga Zurui EP08 END “Unpredictable, but I Love It”
When Meiko saw the scattered sheet music at Karinβs family home, she realized how Karin truly felt. Drawing on her own experiences, Meiko gently encouraged Karin, confronting her with the harsh reality that “most dreams donβt come true” while also giving her a push forward. On their way home, Yukari and Meiko took a detour to stroll along the beach. The two, who hadnβt seen each other in a long time, seemed to be enjoying a pleasant moment together, just as before. Suddenly, however, Meiko said, “Letβs go back to being teacher and student.” Caught off guard by this sudden proposal, Yukariβs growing feelings spill outβ¦ What will become of their troubled lives and the course of their love?
Yukari-kun wa Gap ga Zurui EP07 “Beyond the Drive”
Meiko and her student, Kurumi Shiba, were concerned about Karin. She had cut off all contact after the incident. The two of them decided to take the initiative and storm her family home. Kurumi asked her older brother, Soichiro, to drive them there, but to their surprise, it was Yukari who came to collect them in his car. An unexpected road trip for the three of them began. Yukari called Meiko out on her impulsive plan. Meanwhile, Karin was holed up at home, working on a song. She felt the limits of her ability. She even viewed Meiko as just another “failure”. Meiko was the teacher she once admired. She was filled with frustration. Yet she couldn’t bring herself to give up on music.
Nagatan to Aoto: Ichika no Ryourijou Season 2 EP6 “Tarte Tatin for a Departure”
After completing a six-month training program in Tokyo, Amane returns home! However, his happiness is short-lived when Yukari, troubled by his relationship with Suzune, visits “Kuwanoki”. After hearing about Yukariβs situation, Aiko advises him to set Suzune free, but what is her true intention? Meanwhile, Sakae, who has been neglecting Shoko, shows signs of having a change of heart. With the opening of the second “Kuwanoki” branch approaching, the stories of the three Amane brothers and their spouses, as well as Ichika’s circumstances, begin to unfold.
Onsha no Midare Tadashimasu! Season 2 EP09 “Divine Retribution for the Rotten Assemblywoman”
Although Arata succeeded in breaking up Shuhei and Seira, he is troubled by the fact that Koyuki misunderstood him and ended up getting hurt as a result. Sympathizing with Arata’s concern, Rei decides to check in with Koyuki. Meanwhile, events take an unexpected turn for Shuhei and Seira.
Onsha no Midare Tadashimasu! Season 2 EP08 “Aftercare is Necessary!”
Rei sets out to establish Arata as the heir to a major talent agency, manipulating Seira into shifting her attention from Shuhei to Arata. Seira decides to use Arata as her next stepping stone and it seems as though the plan has been executed successfully. However, Arata cannot shake the feeling that he has hurt Seiraβs secretary, Koyuki Narimiya, who has worked so hard for her.
Onsha no Midare Tadashimasu! Season 2 EP07 “Bringing Down an Affair Between Assembly Members!”
This time, the target is the nephew of a high-profile political figure and prefectural assembly member. Seira Ichinose rose from local idol to assembly member and has garnered attention as the ‘Twin-Tail Assemblywoman’. However, she was actually passionately involved in an affair with Shuhei Motomura, the nephew of the ruling partyβs policy chief and a fellow assembly member. She also lacked the sense of responsibility expected of an assembly member and even skipped her official duties. Rei sends Arata to infiltrate the office as a part-time worker to begin investigating Seiraβs background.
Nagatan to Aoto: Ichika no Ryourijou Season 2 EP5 “A Married Couple’s Bittersweet Piccata”
Ichika is shaken when Machiko starts to suspect her relationship with Tajima. To make matters worse, Sakae stirs things up by saying, “You can never really tell when it comes to men and women living apart.” Meanwhile, Amane tells Ichika, “I have something important to tell you next time we meet,” leaving Ichika anxious that Amane might be about to ask for a divorce. Encouraged by Tajima, Ichika finally decides to visit the Kawashima family in Tokyo. What exactly was the ‘important talk’ that Amane wanted to tell Ichika?
