The 101st Proposal

Earnest bachelor Tatsuro and guarded musician Kaoru ignite a promising spark during an arranged date, but their pasts weigh heavily on each of them.

A misunderstanding prompts Kaoru to push Tatsuro away, which complicates her invitation to an after party following her concert performance.

As they deal with career dilemmas, Kaoru and Tatsuro awkwardly cross paths at a bar. Later, Kaoru's sister Chie stuns her guests at a birthday party.

Kaoru worries about her father's visit when Tatsuro fumbles an introduction to him. As a result, Tatsuro's brother Junpei steps in for damage control.

When Tatsuro invites Kaoru to an amusement park, the outing doesn't go as he imagined. Elsewhere, Chie finally confesses to Kaoru's co-worker Naoto.

Everyone's odd behavior puzzles an unaware Kaoru as a shocking rumor spreads about her, and Tatsuro deals with the news in his own unique way.

Following a life-changing decision, Kaoru sorts out her feelings after seeing a familiar face. Junpei reels from a revelation by his love interest.

Mr. Fujii instantly impacts Tatsuro as his new boss — and Kaoru too. A concerned Naoto offers unsolicited advice based on his observations.

An impromptu night of drinks leaves only Tatsuro in the dark. Kaoru returns to an important site in her life, where she receives a bold declaration.

An impromptu night of drinks leaves only Tatsuro in the dark. Kaoru returns to an important site in her life, where she receives a bold declaration.

While a motivated Tatsuro focuses his mind on studying for a bar exam, a conflicted Kaoru doubts her recent choices after a revealing encounter.

Tatsuro makes peace with his present as Kaoru comes to terms with her past before a bar exam result guides the future of their rollercoaster story.