A 39-year-old man who is perpetually single makes a bucket list of things to do before he turns 40 — and finds love along the way.
- Created by
- Chihiro Ikeda


A 39-year-old man who is perpetually single makes a bucket list of things to do before he turns 40 — and finds love along the way.
1 season · 12 episodes

With 3 months till 40, a lonely office worker makes a bucket list—only to find unexpected joy and love with the junior helping him check it off.
S1 E1A Boss and His Subordinate: A Sudden Office Romance
Jul 5, 202523 min
Suzume’s secret Wishlist sparks an unexpected age-gap romance when his younger subordinate discovers it.
S1 E2You’ve Got Sauce Here: The Touch of His Fingertips
Jul 12, 202523 min
A takoyaki errand turns intimate when Keiji follows Suzume home, leading to an unexpected night together.
S1 E3Sudden Rain, Wet Hair and Soft Lips
Jul 19, 202522 min
A long-awaited date at Sea Paradise turns tender when rain interrupts, bringing Suzume and Keiji closer.
S1 E4A Man Who Knows the Past Appears
Jul 26, 202522 min
Meeting Keiji’s old senior shakes Suzume’s confidence, pushing him to confront doubt with small brave changes.
S1 E5Since When Has He Liked Me?
Aug 2, 202523 min
A visit to Keiji’s sisters’ shop updates Suzume’s style and reveals the moment Keiji first began liking him.
S1 E6You Were Only Planning to Eat Cake, Right?
Aug 9, 202523 min
A friendly squash match turns charged when Keiji pulls Suzume close, blurring lines between play and desire.