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More Than Words

More Than Words
★ 5.9/10•2022•30m•TV-MA•Drama
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Mieko and Makio's youthful friendship with Eiji evolves into love, parenthood, and reunions, painting a bittersweet portrait of growing up.

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageJA
First Air DateSep 16, 2022

Episodes

Episode 1 - What Do I Want?E128m

What Do I Want?

High schooler Mieko has difficulties dealing with the opposite sex. Her boyfriend turns violent one night, and she flees from the house. In the streets, she runs into Makio, a fellow classmate, and the two begin to hang out more and more. They even decide to get a part-time job together, where they meet college student Eiji.

Sep 16, 2022

Episode 2 - The LakeE234m

The Lake

Mieko, Makio, and Eiji grow close and spend time together outside of work. The three of them head to a lake for some BBQ. When Eiji drives his younger friends home, he realizes that he is developing feelings for Makio.

Sep 23, 2022

Episode 3 - What Do You Mean by "Like"?E330m

What Do You Mean by "Like"?

t's almost summer vacation for Mieko and Makio. Eiji's sister, Anna, suggests they go stay at their parents' villa. Everyone has a great time, but through a strange turn of events, Eiji reveals how he truly feels about Makio…

Sep 30, 2022

Episode 4 - The World of Three, The World of TwoE433m

The World of Three, The World of Two

Makio decides to date Eiji. As the seasons pass, their love blossoms for one another. Mieko could not be happier for her friends and wishes for these days to never end.

Oct 7, 2022

Episode 5 - May You Be Together ForeverE530m

May You Be Together Forever

Eiji refuses to come home because his father, Yosuke, does not approve of his relationship with Makio. During a surprise encounter with Makio, Yosuke shares how he really feels about their relationship.

Oct 14, 2022

Episode 6 - Mieko's decisionE635m

Mieko's decision

Yosuke wants to have a word with Mieko, Makio, and Eiji. They expect Yosuke to finally give Makio and Eiji his blessing. Instead, Yosuke asks them to break up. When Eiji and Makio despair, Mieko offers the only thing she can: To give birth to their baby.

Oct 21, 2022

Episode 7 - Feelings FalterE737m

Feelings Falter

Mieko is pregnant. The path forward may be unclear, but the three friends work together to prepare for the baby. Makio, however, begins to doubt his own feelings.

Oct 28, 2022

Episode 8 - Just one or two things you dislike.E831m

Just one or two things you dislike.

Unable to bear the tension, Makio distances himself from Mieko and Eiji. At his new apartment, Makio runs into Asato, his childhood friend. Asato notices that Makio hasn't been taking care of himself and invites him over for dinner.

Nov 4, 2022

Episode 9 - Cold and AloneE938m

Cold and Alone

Makio and Asato enjoy their nightly dinners together. While Makio is a little detached, he offers words of encouragement to Asato, who is haunted by his past and work troubles. The two begin to form a special bond, but one morning, Asato makes contact with the darkness in Makio's heart...

Nov 11, 2022

Episode 10 - More Than WordsE1043m

More Than Words

With Asato's support, Makio meets with Mieko and Eiji. Those days were irreplacable. Makio finally confesses his true feelings that he had buried deep inside his heart. When the four finally meet, what do they discover?

Nov 18, 2022

Actors

Ryoko Fujino

Ryoko Fujino

Takagi Mieko

Yuzu Aoki

Yuzu Aoki

Senoo Makio

Daisuke Nakagawa

Daisuke Nakagawa

Fukunaga Eiji

Daiki Kanechika

Daiki Kanechika

Sugimoto Asato

Kuranosuke Sasaki

Kuranosuke Sasaki

Fukunaga Yosuke

Rie Tomosaka

Rie Tomosaka

Takagi Kaoru

Hirona Yamazaki

Hirona Yamazaki

Fukunaga Anna

Ai Mikami

Ai Mikami

Sakaki Michiru

Sanae Miyata

Sanae Miyata

Fukunaga Rena

Tomokazu Seki

Tomokazu Seki

[Izakaya manager]

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