About this season
This romance follows two unlikely souls bridging vast differences through secret lessons. A strict high school teacher, raised in a rigid household, begins tutoring a kind-hearted but illiterate nightclub host. As their bond deepens, societal judgment, jealousy, and prejudice threaten their forbidden connection.
Episodes (11)
1. After School
Aired 10 July 2025 • 56 min
When high school teacher Ogawa learns a student has been visiting a host club, she goes to retrieve the girl and finds her with a charismatic host.
2. Private Lessons
Aired 17 July 2025 • 45 min
Natsuki disappears after learning about Kaoru's promise. Ogawa calls Kaoru to ask if he's seen her, which he denies - but he soon calls back.
3. Homework
Aired 24 July 2025 • 45 min
Ogawa finally feels the joy of teaching as she helps Kaoru learn how to read and write. Later, Momoko tells her that she plans to interview Kaoru.
4. Playing Hooky
Aired 31 July 2025 • 45 min
Ogawa is outraged when Kaoru invites her to a hotel but calms down when he asks her to resume tutoring him. Kawahara questions Momoko about Ogawa.
5. Violation of School Rules
Aired 7 August 2025 • 45 min
Despite a surprising declaration from Kaoru, Ogawa says she wants to continue their lessons. Later, Kawahara attempts to make things right with Ogawa.
6. Field Trip
Aired 14 August 2025 • 46 min
Kaoru suggests that he and Ogawa go on a farewell trip together. After arriving at Miura Beach, they visit a shrine and write down their wishes.
7. Episode 7
Aired 21 August 2025 • 45 min
Ogawa hurries back to school to try and calm a group of parents outraged about her seeing Kaoru. Two police officers question Kaoru at the hospital.
8. Episode 8
Aired 28 August 2025 • 45 min
Learning about the incident at the host club, Ogawa hurries to the scene and finds Momoko there. She sees that Kaoru is safe — but quickly passes out.
9. Episode 9
Aired 4 September 2025 • 46 min
An exhausted Ogawa arrives at Momoko's apartment. The police perform a compulsory search of the host club and later interview Kaoru.
10. Episode 10
Aired 11 September 2025 • 45 min
Ogawa invites Kaoru to her new place and resolves to face her feelings. As he is about to leave the next morning, she makes a surprising suggestion.
11. Episode 11
Aired 18 September 2025 • 45 min
Ogawa supports Kaoru's efforts to enroll in a vocational school. Later, Mr. Sakura arranges for her to come visit the students of Hollyhock Class.