About this season
The protagonist, Ryuhei Oyamada, is a successful manager at a housing company. After a major project, he is unexpectedly transferred to lead the "Ceremonial Services Department," a role he initially sees as a demotion. He struggles to adapt to his new duties, which involve organizing weddings and funerals for company employees. Through various conflicts and challenges, he gradually begins to appreciate the profound human connections and emotional depth of his work. The drama follows his journey as he learns to accept his unconventional job and recognizes its true value.
Episodes (12)
1. Ryuhei, a shaved head!?
Aired 7 January 1996
The first episode, takes place one year after the Great Hanshin earthquake. After his successful work as the head of the "Kobe Reconstruction Project Room," Ryuhei Oyamada returns to the headquarters. There, he unexpectedly receives the appointment as the acting manager of the headquarters' Ceremonial Services Department.
2. Ryuhei, tempted!
Aired 14 January 1996
3. Ryuhei, betrays his wife!
Aired 21 January 1996
4. Ryuhei, hits his daughter!
Aired 28 January 1996
5. A funeral director's bride
Aired 4 February 1996
6. The section chief's crisis!
Aired 11 February 1996
7. A cat's funeral?
Aired 18 February 1996
8. A secret child appears!
Aired 25 February 1996
9. A proper marriage interview
Aired 3 March 1996
10. Ryuhei explodes!
Aired 10 March 1996
11. A fateful company funeral
Aired 17 March 1996
12. Farewell
Aired 24 March 1996