Season 1 Plot
Thirty-year-old Hanae is over the moon about her new 21-year-old boyfriend — but can she stop herself from sabotaging her first ever relationship?
I'm Taking the Day Off Season 1 aired on October 15th, 2014.
Season 1 Episodes
1. A Woman and Her First Love
Thirty-year-old office worker Hanae has no relationship experience — until she finds herself alone with intern Tanokura during a company night out.
2. A Woman and Her Love Mail
Hanae asks Tanokura to keep what happened between them a secret, but he presses her for a reply to his question. Later, Hitomi makes a move on Asao.
3. A Woman and Her Stay Date
A meddling comment from Asao makes Hanae worry about becoming a burdensome partner. She prepares to spend the night at Tanokura's place.
4. A Daughter and Her Father
Shocked yet intrigued to learn Hanae has a boyfriend, her parents urge her to bring him to their house. She plucks up the courage to invite him over.
5. A Woman and Her First Pandemonium
When Hanae runs into Tanokura's old friend Hirono at the dentist, Hirono reveals her own romantic interest in Tanokura and begins asking for advice.
6. A Woman and Her Sign
Going through a rough patch with Tanokura, Hanae agonizes over signs that he might be losing interest in her. Kagami tries his luck with Hitomi.
7. A Woman and Her Finding Room
To rehearse living together, Hanae asks Tanokura if she can stay at his apartment for a few nights in a row. Asao reenters Hanae's professional life.
8. A Woman and Her Loneliness
Hanae fears Oshiro will tell her coworkers about her relationship with Tanokura. She also feels uneasy about Tanokura's life plans after college.
9. A Woman and Her Returns
Following a short stay at a hot spring resort with Tanokura, Hanae thinks about how she can make him happy despite changing the course of his future.
10. A Woman and Her Choices
After her breakup with Tanokura and unexpected proposal from Asao, Hanae wonders what it means to fall in love. Tanokura sends her a sincere message.
