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The Proper Way to Write Love

The Proper Way to Write Love

2025•30m•8.1/10
DramaComedy

Ratings

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8.1/10(7)

When a former loner plots to dump his old classmate for revenge, he doesn’t expect to fall for him instead.

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Production

Humax Entertainment

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 14, 2025

Last Aired

September 1, 2025

Networks

Tokyo MX

Created By

Ogeretsu Tanaka

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
How to Reunite
E1
How to Reunite
Air date: 2025-07-14
Hiromu Suzuki is no longer the gloomy, quiet high schooler who used to tend plants in silence. Now, he's a confident and composed top hairstylist in Tokyo. One day, Natsuo Washizawa—the delinquent who once bullied him—walks into his salon and falls for him at first sight. Calm on the outside, Hiromu is secretly planning a sweet revenge.
How to Take Revenge
E2
How to Take Revenge
Air date: 2025-07-21
Hiro plans the perfect revenge date, yet flowers and memories make his heart falter instead.
How to Confront
E3
How to Confront
Air date: 2025-07-28
A work contest pits Hiro against Kiryu, but an unexpected visit blurs lines between rivals.
How to Give a Gift
E4
How to Give a Gift
Air date: 2025-08-04
Hiro expects Natsuo’s wild request but finds quiet warmth instead—and a new realization.
How to Deal with a Rival in Love
E5
How to Deal with a Rival in Love
Air date: 2025-08-11
A birthday kiss turns tense as Oribe’s return stirs jealousy and hidden insecurities.
How to Hide an Injury
E6
How to Hide an Injury
Air date: 2025-08-18
Hiro’s injury draws Natsuo closer under one roof, until hospital news shakes their fragile calm.
How to Face the Past
E7
How to Face the Past
Air date: 2025-08-25
Memories resurface at a reunion invite, while Natsuo’s quiet discovery could change everything.
The Proper Way to Write Love
E8
The Proper Way to Write Love
Air date: 2025-09-01
Hiro confesses his revenge plan, breaking Natsuo’s heart—until a sudden accident shifts fate.

Cast

Genki Iwahashi

Genki Iwahashi

Hiroshi Suzuki

Satoru Soma

Satoru Soma

Natsuo Washizawa

Nanami Asahi

Nanami Asahi

Shiina Aoi

Saya Emori

Saya Emori

Kaga Reina

Dai Nakai

Dai Nakai

Kiryu Takumi

Ayano Kubota

Ayano Kubota

Asahi Nanami

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