Why I Dress Up for Love

47min

Drama

A busy publicist learns to open her mind and heart when she moves into a luxury apartment with a friend and her three free-spirited roommates.

Production Companies

TBS

TBS Sparkle

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

1h 1min

20th Apr 2021

Influencer and home decor publicist Kurumi Mashiba struggles with work-life balance. A missed contract deadline leads to a new life in a shared house.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

47min

27th Apr 2021

Kurumi is overwhelmed by the shock and PR headache caused by Hayama’s resignation. Wanting to help, Shun and Haruto offer ways to lift her spirits.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

47min

4th May 2021

Kurumi takes a few days off after a slip-up at work. Later, Haruto suggests a camping trip near an art museum that is exhibiting Ayaka’s work.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

47min

11th May 2021

As Kurumi starts on a new collection, a coworker asks to let her assist. When Ayaka falls ill, Kurumi and Shun end up alone on a trip to get medicine.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

47min

18th May 2021

Kurumi asks Shun on a date, but he suggests walking Koko's dog, leaving her unsure of his feelings. Haruto begins to worry about one of his clients.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

47min

25th May 2021

Despite a shaky start, Shun warms up to Hayama. But his willingness to accept Hayama begins to make Kurumi even more confused about his feelings.

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

47min

1st Jun 2021

Kurumi takes a trip back to her hometown, but things get complicated when Hayama comes to visit and Shun realizes he can't stand being away from her.

Episode 8

8. Episode 8

46min

8th Jun 2021

Shun visits his old job and hears from his ex that they are looking for a new chef. A work trip sees Kurumi and Hayama spend the day together.

Episode 9

9. Episode 9

46min

15th Jun 2021

Kurumi is caught in a plagiarism scandal that threatens her job. Meanwhile, Shun is approached about opening a restaurant halfway across the country.

Episode 10

10. Episode 10

46min

22nd Jun 2021

Shun and Hayama have a much-needed man-to-man talk. Later, Shun helps out at a food festival as the shared house residents mull over their futures.

First air date

20th Apr 2021

Last air date

22nd Jun 2021

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

ja

Networks