Takuya Kimura
Shuji Okishima
Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes2000
Beautiful Life
Season 1
A rebellious hair stylist and a spirited young woman fall for each other, but her worsening terminal illness tests the bonds of their new love.
Episodes
Each episode has its own detail page.
Episode 154 min2000-01-16
Wheelchair Love
After getting into a traffic argument with a woman, hair stylist Shuji arrives at the same destination as her — and makes an unexpected discovery.
Episode 254 min2000-01-23
Two People's Dreams
Hoping to become a top stylist at Hot Lip, Shuji visits the library to think up a new hairstyle. Kyoko tries to understand her feelings towards him.
Episode 354 min2000-01-30
Night Kiss
Having unwittingly leaked Shuji's new haircut design to his biggest rival, Kyoko attempts to make up for it by researching popular hairstyles.
Episode 454 min2000-02-06
I Want to See You
Shuji rushes to the library to tell Kyoko he has been promoted at the salon but is shocked to discover she has left on a sudden overseas trip.
Episode 554 min2000-02-13
Cold Rain
Shuji learns that fame comes at a price as a surge of customer bookings and interview requests begin to drive a wedge between him and Kyoko.
Episode 654 min2000-02-20
Love Rival
After Shuji gets injured during the live event, Kyoko feels personally responsible and grapples with anxiety about her inadequacy as his partner.
Episode 754 min2000-02-27
Distance of the Heart
Kyoko invites Shuji to meet her family but an overly protective Masao is suspicious of his true intentions. Later, she sees Shuji with Satsuki.
Episode 854 min2000-03-05
Truth
Unable to trust Shuji, Kyoko visits a gallery to spy on Satsuki but suffers a painful fall. Shuji learns about the full extent of Kyoko’s illness.
Episode 954 min2000-03-12
Your Life
Shuji gives Kyoko a key to his apartment, opening the door to a brighter future together — until some concerning news threatens their happiness.
Episode 1054 min2000-03-19
Some Kind of Wonderful
Worried about Kyoko’s upcoming re-examination, Shuji struggles to remain focused at work. Meanwhile, Sachie gives Masao some surprising news.
Episode 1154 min2000-03-26
To the Future
Despite Kyoko's diagnosis and Shuji’s work dilemma, the young lovers resolve to live positively and enjoy the time they have left together.