Learning to Love
2025 · Drama · 1 Season · 11 Episodes ·
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
1. After SchoolWhen 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 LessonsNatsuki 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. HomeworkOgawa 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 HookyOgawa 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 RulesDespite a surprising declaration from Kaoru, Ogawa says she wants to continue their lessons. Later, Kawahara attempts to make things right with Ogawa.
6. Field TripKaoru 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 7Ogawa 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 8Learning 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 9An exhausted Ogawa arrives at Momoko's apartment. The police perform a compulsory search of the host club and later interview Kaoru.
10. Episode 10Ogawa 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 11Ogawa supports Kaoru's efforts to enroll in a vocational school. Later, Mr. Sakura arranges for her to come visit the students of Hollyhock Class.
