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AYAKA is in LOVE with HIROKO

AYAKA is in LOVE with HIROKO

152024•24m•7.8/10
ComedyDrama

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7.8/10(12)

Soft and bubbly office lady Ayaka is madly in love with her senior at work, Hiroko! Two lovestruck coworkers who both think the other is straight totally crush on each other...

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Production

MBS, Horipro

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 4, 2024

Last Aired

August 1, 2025

Networks

MBS

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Don't Fall in Love With the Straights
E1
Don't Fall in Love With the Straights
Air date: 2024-07-04
Hiroko has always assumed that Ayaka was straight, and the junior's latest advances have left her confused, bothered and excited.
A Straight Test
E2
A Straight Test
Air date: 2024-07-11
Ayaka asks one of her coworkers for love advice, but her plans seem to get misinterpreted by Hiroko.
A Double Bed With a Straight
E3
A Double Bed With a Straight
Air date: 2024-07-18
Ayaka and Hiroko go on a business trip together, and the two of them end up sharing the same bed.
Can't Lose Confidence From Dating a Straight Person
E4
Can't Lose Confidence From Dating a Straight Person
Air date: 2024-07-25
Hiroko takes Ayaka out to shop, and their relationship makes Risa a little jealous.
Because I Fell in Love With You
E5
Because I Fell in Love With You
Air date: 2024-08-01
Hiroko runs into Ayaka at the bar she often goes to, and facing Ayaka's question, she gives a different answer.
Therefore I Won't Give Up
E6
Therefore I Won't Give Up
Air date: 2024-08-08
Ayaka and Risa open up to each other, and they decide to investigate Hiroko's past together.
Girls' Stuff
E7
Girls' Stuff
Air date: 2024-08-15
Ayaka openly confesses her love for Hiroko at the company and also goes on the offensive, which makes Hiroko feel hesitant.
The Decision of Love
E8
The Decision of Love
Air date: 2024-08-22
Faced with Hiroko's rejection and deliberate avoidance, a very disappointed Ayaka decides to have a heart-to-heart with Hiroko.

Cast

Shiho Kato

Shiho Kato

Ayaka Usaida

Kanna Mori

Kanna Mori

Hiroko Kanō

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