Love That Makes You Cry

2016
Ended
Drama
~45m / ep
1 season
8.1/10

Follows the story of love, friendship and growth of six young men and women who move from countryside to the big city of Tokyo, each with their own dreams and aspirations. Among them is Sugihara Oto and Soda Ren. After her mother died, Oto was raised by adoptive parents in Hokkaido. Although she has given up on having any high hopes or big dreams for her future, she still remains positive and faces life with optimistic attitude. One day, she finds out the fact that her adoptive parents are planning to marry her to the wealthy man in town in order to solve their financial debt. Soda Ren was raised by his grandfather in Fukushima. Ren works hard on one job after another in order to earn the money to buy back his grandfather's land so that they can start farming again. By chance, Oto and Ren meet in Hokkaido and they decide to move to Tokyo to find new life to change their fate and future. However, as soon as they arrive Tokyo, they get separated in the crowds...

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E1. Episode 1
Jan 18, 2016 · 45m
Ren's unsavory friend shows up with a stolen purse, but when Ren discovers what was inside, he makes the journey from Tokyo to Hokkaido to return it.
E2. Episode 2
Jan 25, 2016 · 45m
A year as passed, and Oto is now working at an elder care facility in Tokyo. Despite her continuing efforts she has not seen Ren since that day.
E3. Episode 3
Feb 1, 2016 · 45m
Just after Kihoko surprises Ren with a full kitchen and dining set, the pair runs into Oto on the street, and Ren introduces Kineko as his girlfriend.
E4. Episode 4
Feb 8, 2016 · 45m
Ren visits Kihoko at the hospital, where she promises never to cheat on him again. Meanwhile, Oto elicits concern over how hard she is working.
E5. Episode 5
Feb 15, 2016 · 45m
Asahi invites Oto to the rooftop for a romantic star-gazing session using a telescope in an attempt to get Oto to reciprocate his feelings for her.
E6. Episode 6
Feb 22, 2016 · 45m
Oto is unexpectedly visited by Kihoko, who is surprised at Oto's love life since the last they met, and the two attempt to make contact with Ren.