Isaku just wants to live a normal life. But as the granddaughter of a yakuza boss, that’s a pretty tall order. For years, it’s been difficult for Isaku to make friends and find love. So, she decides to enroll in a high school far from her hometown in hopes of a fresh start. But her plans take an unexpected turn when a worried member of the yakuza, Keiya, enrolls in the same school to protect her.
Cast: Akari Kito, Yuuichirou Umehara, Junya Enoki
Season 1
13 episodes
1. SPRING AND BEGINNINGSIsaku gets into the high school that she wanted, and is excited to finally meet classmates who don't know she's the granddaughter of a yakuza boss. Unfortunately, her family member/crush/bodyguard decides to attend school with her.TV-14CC24minSep 29, 2023
2. MAIDENLY FEELINGS AND PARENTAL FEELINGSIsaku tries her best to get over Keiya, and she finally starts to make a new friend. But when she sneaks out to karaoke with her new friends, she learns that not all friends are what they appear to be.TV-14CC24minOct 6, 2023
3. KISSES AND LOVEIsaku is frustrated with Keiya when he doesn't even try to pass his tests at school. They agree that she'll give him a reward if he passes his next make-up exam, but the reward he asks for is nothing Isaku could have expected.TV-14CC24minOct 13, 2023
4. DUTY AND DANGERIsaku, Keiya, and their class go on a trip to the beach. Isaku continues to grapple with her feelings for Keiya, but there seems to be danger lurking around every corner lately.TV-14CC24minOct 20, 2023
5. STRIFE AND SETTLEMENTIsaku is kidnapped by members of the Kodan-gumi, and Keiya has to save her. Although Isaku's summer break comes to an end, Keiya tries to make up for lost time with an in-house summer vacation getaway.TV-14CC24minOct 27, 2023
6. A MIDSUMMER AND NIGHT'S DREAMIsaku is super bored after finishing her summer break homework, so Keiya suggests going to a festival together. Is it a friendly outing, or is it a date?!TV-14CC24minNov 3, 2023
7. TANUKI AND GUARD DOGIsaku and Keiya meet Mikio, the grandson of another yakuza gang's boss. They're not fans.TV-14CC24minNov 10, 2023
8. CHEAP THEATRICS AND MELODRAMAThe class practices Romeo and Juliet for the culture festival, and Keiya loses his cool with Mikio. Isaku has after-rehearsal practice, and someone unexpectedly shows their true colors.TV-14CC24minNov 17, 2023
9. KNIVES AND ATTACKSWith Keiya unable to act while Mikio has a knife at Isaku's throat, it looks like both Keiya and Isaku are at Mikio's mercy. But when Mikio attempts to sexually assault Isaku, she doesn't play the role he scripted for her.TV-14CC24minNov 24, 2023
10. LINGERING SCENTS AND WHISPERSAs Mikio exits stage left, another wrinkle in Isaku and Keiya's relationship enters stage right.TV-14CC24minDec 1, 2023
11. DAYS GONE BY AND DAYS TO COMEAfter what Keiya told her, Isaku needs to make a decision about what to do next. But who can she go to for advice?TV-14CC24minDec 8, 2023
12. SCUM AND HEARTIsaku works up the nerve to confess her feelings to Keiya, and not only is Keiya's response upsetting, but he also almost kisses another girl at school the next day. Isaku's friends try to give him advice on how to rectify his mistakes.TV-14CC24minDec 15, 2023
13. WOUNDS AND LOVERSIsaku recounts her life and the past year with Keiya. Although things are awkward at first, the two are able to make up.TV-14CC24minDec 22, 2023
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Isaku just wants to live a normal life. But as the granddaughter of a yakuza boss, that’s a pretty tall order. For years, it’s been difficult for Isaku to make friends and find love. So, she decides to enroll in a high school far from her hometown in hopes of a fresh start. But her plans take an unexpected turn when a worried member of the yakuza, Keiya, enrolls in the same school to protect her.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Yuki Watanabe, Sadakazu Kikuchi, Shin Furukawa, Hirofumi Ito
- Studio
- project No.9
