Ayuta Yoshikawa
Director
AYAKA is in LOVE with HIROKO (2024)
2nd Stage
Ayaka finally moves in with Hiroko, but the relationship is anything but smooth sailing. Hiroko's misunderstandings coupled with Ayaka's offenses turn their relationship upside down. Many new characters emerge in the second season, including Hiroko's former rival and a huge fan of Ayaka, which challenges the strength of their love.
Released July 4, 2024
Episode 24 min
None+
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
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Production Companies: Horipro, Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS)
Network: MBS
S2E1 - Break Free from Obsessive Love! Welcome to a Passionate Night!
Ayaka and Hiroko have been dating for half a year. Their life together is sweet and stable, but Ayaka gradually becomes anxious. They kiss and hug each other every day, but nothing further. Ayaka decides to take the initiative to create a romantic surprise, but Hiroko gets too drunk. Later on, Ayaka sees Hiroko and a strange woman acting intimately...
June 27, 2025, midnight
S2E2 - Aloha... Aoi'a... Oe♡
While taking over a shift for someone else, Ayaka mistakes Hiroko’s sister as a rival for her affection. That night, Ayaka decides to go all out in her quest to become real lovers.
July 4, 2025, midnight
S2E3 - Life Is Beautiful!
Ayaka becomes more certain of her feelings for Hiroko, and decides to take advantage of a full moon to enact her plan. She rents a deluxe sweet and sets up a romantic atmosphere, and confesses to Hiroko that she wants to become intimate.
July 11, 2025, midnight
S2E4 - Jealousy Is Not Popular
Ayaka looks forward to getting closer with Hiroko, but Hiroko suddenly pulls away and maintains distance, instead turning to help from her fellow lesbians at her local haunt. Unexpectedly, a legendary girl appears and offers her advice.
July 18, 2025, midnight
S2E5 - Would You Like to Live Together?
Hiroko apologizes to Ayaka for getting drunk, but Ayaka is unexpectedly calm, which makes Hiroko even more uneasy, worrying that Ayaka is hiding something. Ayaka, on the other hand, is trying to suppress her emotions and try to become more mature and a good girlfriend.
July 25, 2025, midnight
S2E6 - I Won't Hesitate Any Longer
Hiroko decides to go after Ayaka, who left home due to a misunderstanding. Amid arguments and heartfelt confessions, they finally reconcile. That night, they also gather the courage to begin their 'plan of attack.'
Aug. 1, 2025, midnight
Network: MBS
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 336 min.
Released: July 4, 2024
Last Air Date: Aug. 1, 2025, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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