5→9 From Five to Nine
In this romantic comedy that’s sure to arouse sympathy, love changes to hate every five minutes!!
On Fuji TV
A light, playful romantic comedy built on the chemistry between two mismatched people whose frequent emotional reversals mask genuine affection and destiny.
At twenty-eight, Junko Sakuraba dreams of living and working in New York City but is stuck teaching English. While disappointed by her unfulfilled aspirations and lack of romantic experience, she attends a funeral where she meets Takane Hoshikawa, a handsome monk. After accidentally knocking a bowl of ash onto him during the service, Junko is mortified. Her embarrassment deepens when she is tricked into a matchmaking session and discovers Takane is the other party. Their unexpected encounters raise questions about whether their relationship is coincidental or destined.
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