Storyline

Aiko goes to the funeral of her ex, Jun, where she is approached by his older brother Seiichirou, a reclusive romance manga creator, who asks her to date guys, and then report back to him, so he can portray it in his manga.

First Aired

2021-04-08
Last Aired

2021-06-17
Creator
Genre

Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

11
Status

Ended
Language

日本語
Network

Fuji TV

Keywords:

half sister rival manga artist neglected nephew

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Season 1

1. Love Mission Start! A manga artist who doesn't know love and a girl who wants to

When Aiko goes to her boyfriend's funeral, his older brother asks her to fall in love, so he can portr...More

When Aiko goes to her boyfriend's funeral, his older brother asks her to fall in love, so he can portray it in his popular manga. Aiko takes the job, and meets Rugby fan Tsuyoshi in a cafe.Less

54mins 2021-04-08

2. Beauty and the Beast! Her next assignment is break up!

Karibe orders Aiko to break up with Hayase. She reads Karibe's comic, and realizes his skill. After mu...More

Karibe orders Aiko to break up with Hayase. She reads Karibe's comic, and realizes his skill. After much agonizing, she breaks it off, but doesn't get paid. Her next assignment is to go out with Ren's teacher.Less

54mins 2021-04-15

3. The Ogre's Strange Plan: Forbidden love with a gal-loving teacher

Aiko tries to reel in Ren's teacher, Ookura, but he proposes to his girlfriend instead. Aiko's apartme...More

Aiko tries to reel in Ren's teacher, Ookura, but he proposes to his girlfriend instead. Aiko's apartment is closing, so Seiichihiro offers her use of a room in his place.Less

54mins 2021-04-22

4. Changes from his Life Alone. Acting Cute to Snag a Rich Guy

Aiko moves in, but at first, gets in Seiichirou's way. He gets her to go after a rich man, but when th...More

Aiko moves in, but at first, gets in Seiichirou's way. He gets her to go after a rich man, but when this guy turns on her, Seiichirou steps in to defend her.Less

54mins 2021-04-29

5. Her sis shows up, so they pretend to be lovers!? A new Seiichirou!?

Aiko's older sister Ruriko shows up, so Kougo recommends that Aiko and Seiichirou pretend to be in lov...More

Aiko's older sister Ruriko shows up, so Kougo recommends that Aiko and Seiichirou pretend to be in love. Seiichirou initially balks, but Ren is closing in on the truth about the picture Seiichirou drew.Less

54mins 2021-05-06

6. Out of the blue our hero/heroine's hearts stir! A battle breaks out between the men!!

Yuna at 2Story Cafe falls ill, so Aiko fills in for her as a waitress. Cafe manager Nikaidou and Seiic...More

Yuna at 2Story Cafe falls ill, so Aiko fills in for her as a waitress. Cafe manager Nikaidou and Seiichirou argue. Seiichirou saves Aiko from falling, holding her in his arms again. Nikaidou kisses Aiko.Less

54mins 2021-05-13

7. Mom from Hell Returns. The Reason a Romance Cartoonist Cannot Love

Ren's mom, Minami, shows up, but Seiichirou tells her to go. It turns out Jun asked Minami to date Sei...More

Ren's mom, Minami, shows up, but Seiichirou tells her to go. It turns out Jun asked Minami to date Seiichirou, but she ended up marrying Jun, then running away. Aiko confesses her love for SeiichirouLess

54mins 2021-05-20

8. What Happens after She Confesses her Love? Mom from Hell Comes Back! Will the Fake Family Fall Apart?

Minami comes back. Aiko thinks all is lost, and tells Seiichirou she will move out. Minami takes Ren s...More

Minami comes back. Aiko thinks all is lost, and tells Seiichirou she will move out. Minami takes Ren shopping, but when Seiichirou finds her she is alone. He finally goes to find Aiko to tell her how he feels.Less

54mins 2021-05-27

9. After their kiss...

Hayase tells Ren et al about Seiichirou kissing Aiko. Seiichirou asks her out on a date. That Maria ...More

Hayase tells Ren et al about Seiichirou kissing Aiko. Seiichirou asks her out on a date. That Maria is a man leaks out. Seiichirou goes to award ceremony going public about his identity.Less

54mins 2021-06-03

10. Lovers Date! Has Happiness Blocked the Manga Writer? Beyond Broken Love

Aiko and Seiichirou go on their first date. After, Seiichirou has stopped writing, and collapses. Is h...More

Aiko and Seiichirou go on their first date. After, Seiichirou has stopped writing, and collapses. Is happiness blocking him from writing? What will Aiko do?Less

47mins 2021-06-10

11. What's with Seiichirou? The Conclusion of this Awkward Pure Love Comedy

A year later, Seiichirou is investing, running, cooking, doing anything but writing. Aiko is working f...More

A year later, Seiichirou is investing, running, cooking, doing anything but writing. Aiko is working for Karen. Seiichirou disappears. Kougo asks Aiko to go to the shore. What will she find?Less