Mr. Straightforward — Season 1, Episode 5: Desperate
Drama • 54 min • 1 season, 10 episodes • ★ 5.5/10
Episode synopsis
Kenichiro, who accepted Yoshino's feelings, finally began to notice his love for Yoshino, and the two were in a good mood. On the other hand, Narumi, who returned to Yukie's apartment, has free time and asks Norio for a part-time job. Around the same time, a remodeling project that failed two years ago was resumed at Frontier Construction. Finally, it was decided to sell the "Yoshida Building" whose eviction problem was not resolved. Under Yamazaki's leadership, Kenichiro reconsiders his new plan. Kenichiro promises to persuade Narumi, leaving Yamazaki impressive even if he is banished by rude means. After this, he met Norio and was told that it was the son of the owner of the building who hired Narumi. Seven years after the owner of the Yoshida Building disappeared, the owner's death was confirmed and an inheritance dispute between the brothers arose.
About Mr. Straightforward
Matsushima Kenichiro is basically a straight guy because he hates dishonesty. He is an employee at a medium-sized building firm and works in design. However, he is inept when it comes to love. Kenichiro's destiny changes after he meets Kurita Narumi, an audacious, self-centred impish female. He becomes serious about leading her back to the right path which she finds interesting. While getting pushed around by Narumi, who is the exact opposite of him, Kenichiro learns about her way of doing things and way of life. He is stimulated by her and gradually gets attracted to her... Before long, he starts to look at a new self and at the things he had believed were correct, maturing into a more upright man.