Hiromi and Kaito end up in a guesthouse run by an ageing surfer and his granddaughter Makoto. The summer passes amidst the comings and goings of guests, each one gradually discovering the others.
Cast: Takashi Sorimachi, Yutaka Takenouchi, Ryoko Hirosue
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Season 1
12 episodes
1. Summer, Strange Guys Show up, Two at OnceA recently dumped free spirit and an unlucky businessman unexpectedly meet on the way to a beach and start staying at a small guest house by the sea.12CC1 h 10 minJul 7, 1997
2. 2nd EpisodeKaito's girlfriend comes to the Diamond Head, as does Hiromi's ex.
That night, Kaito learns that Hiromi was once a swimmer with Olympic aspirations.12CC47minJul 14, 1997
3. 3rd EpisodeKaito returns to his company to work on a project. Hiromi sets out for Tokyo to do a favor for Masaru but finds an unexpected passenger in his car.12CC47minJul 21, 1997
4. 4th EpisodeKaito's former boss arrives at the guest house to find out why Kaito would give up his career. Makoto learns that Masaru wants her to meet her mother.12CC46minJul 28, 1997
5. 5th EpisodeA man arrives at the Diamond Head saying he's the swimmer who went to the Olympics in Hiromi's place — and that he wants to settle things with a race.12CC47minAug 4, 1997
6. 6th EpisodeAhead of an annual fireworks show, Kaito feels dejected when Sakura decides not to come. Haruko alters an old summer robe to give to Makoto.12CC46minAug 11, 1997
7. 7th EpisodeMasaru brings a regular guest named Michie to the Diamond Head. She immediately takes charge and puts everyone to work cleaning up the guest house.12CC47minAug 18, 1997
8. 8th EpisodeAs summer nears its end, Makoto grows anxious that Kaito and Hiromi will leave soon. Kaito offers to tutor Makoto's struggling classmate.12CC47minAug 25, 1997
9. 9th EpisodeHaruko gets a letter from her ex-husband saying he is bringing their son to meet her — and that he has not told the boy that she is his mother.12CC47minSep 1, 1997
10. 10th EpisodeWith the guest house now empty, Masaru takes Hiromi and Kaito on a fishing trip. Haruko encourages Makoto to reach out to her estranged mother.12CC47minSep 8, 1997
11. 11th EpisodeMasaru attempts to surf again but wipes out. Hiromi and Kaito lend their support as he begins training so he can try catching a wave once more.12CC47minSep 15, 1997
12. Final EpisodeThe Diamond Head's future becomes uncertain. Hiromi and Kaito resolve to follow Masaru's advice, and Haruko makes a decision about the guest house.12CC1 h 6 minSep 22, 1997
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Hiromi and Kaito end up in a guesthouse run by an ageing surfer and his granddaughter Makoto. The summer passes amidst the comings and goings of guests, each one gradually discovering the others.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Ishizaka Reiko, Kensaku Sawada, Tatsuaki Kimura
- Created by
- Chihiro Kameyama, Ichiro Takai
