More Than Words
Mieko and Makio's youthful friendship with Eiji evolves into love, parenthood, and reunions, painting a bittersweet portrait of growing up.
Cast
Ryoko Fujino
Takagi Mieko
Yuzu Aoki
Senoo Makio
Daisuke Nakagawa
Fukunaga Eiji
Daiki Kanechika
Sugimoto Asato
Kuranosuke Sasaki
Fukunaga Yosuke
Rie Tomosaka
Takagi Kaoru
Hirona Yamazaki
Fukunaga Anna
Ai Mikami
Sakaki Michiru
Sanae Miyata
Fukunaga Rena
Tomokazu Seki
[Izakaya manager]
Seasons
The story revolves around two best friends, Mieko and Makio, who end up working a part-time job at the same place. At their new job, they meet a university student, Eiji, who ends up falling for Makio. Despite everyone around them being against the relationship, Mieko decides to watch over them as they grow, and their bonds and relationships gradually change.
E1What Do I Want?
Sep 16, 2022
High schooler Mieko has difficulties dealing with the opposite sex. Her boyfriend turns violent one night, and she flees from the house. In the streets, she runs into Makio, a fellow classmate, and the two begin to hang out more and more. They even decide to get a part-time job together, where they meet college student Eiji.
E2The Lake
Sep 23, 2022
Mieko, Makio, and Eiji grow close and spend time together outside of work. The three of them head to a lake for some BBQ. When Eiji drives his younger friends home, he realizes that he is developing feelings for Makio.
E3What Do You Mean by "Like"?
Sep 30, 2022
t's almost summer vacation for Mieko and Makio. Eiji's sister, Anna, suggests they go stay at their parents' villa. Everyone has a great time, but through a strange turn of events, Eiji reveals how he truly feels about Makio…
E4The World of Three, The World of Two
Oct 7, 2022
Makio decides to date Eiji. As the seasons pass, their love blossoms for one another. Mieko could not be happier for her friends and wishes for these days to never end.
E5May You Be Together Forever
Oct 14, 2022
Eiji refuses to come home because his father, Yosuke, does not approve of his relationship with Makio. During a surprise encounter with Makio, Yosuke shares how he really feels about their relationship.
E6Mieko's decision
Oct 21, 2022
Yosuke wants to have a word with Mieko, Makio, and Eiji. They expect Yosuke to finally give Makio and Eiji his blessing. Instead, Yosuke asks them to break up. When Eiji and Makio despair, Mieko offers the only thing she can: To give birth to their baby.
E7Feelings Falter
Oct 28, 2022
Mieko is pregnant. The path forward may be unclear, but the three friends work together to prepare for the baby. Makio, however, begins to doubt his own feelings.
E8Just one or two things you dislike.
Nov 4, 2022
Unable to bear the tension, Makio distances himself from Mieko and Eiji. At his new apartment, Makio runs into Asato, his childhood friend. Asato notices that Makio hasn't been taking care of himself and invites him over for dinner.
E9Cold and Alone
Nov 11, 2022
Makio and Asato enjoy their nightly dinners together. While Makio is a little detached, he offers words of encouragement to Asato, who is haunted by his past and work troubles. The two begin to form a special bond, but one morning, Asato makes contact with the darkness in Makio's heart...
E10More Than Words
Nov 18, 2022
With Asato's support, Makio meets with Mieko and Eiji. Those days were irreplacable. Makio finally confesses his true feelings that he had buried deep inside his heart. When the four finally meet, what do they discover?
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Storyline
Mieko and Makio's youthful friendship with Eiji evolves into love, parenthood, and reunions, painting a bittersweet portrait of growing up.
