10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40

Season 1

With 3 months till 40, a lonely office worker makes a bucket list—only to find unexpected joy and love with the junior helping him check it off.

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12 Episodes

A Boss and His Subordinate: A Sudden Office Romance
E1
A Boss and His Subordinate: A Sudden Office RomanceOn his last day at 38, Tojo Suzume eats store-bought cake alone. A TV show about bucket lists inspires him to make his own 10 goals before 40, when his subordinate Keiji catches him and shares a secret.
You’ve Got Sauce Here: The Touch of His Fingertips
E2
You’ve Got Sauce Here: The Touch of His FingertipsA takoyaki errand turns intimate when Keiji follows Suzume home, leading to an unexpected night together.
Sudden Rain, Wet Hair and Soft Lips
E3
Sudden Rain, Wet Hair and Soft LipsA long-awaited date at Sea Paradise turns tender when rain interrupts, bringing Suzume and Keiji closer.
A Man Who Knows the Past Appears
E4
A Man Who Knows the Past AppearsMeeting Keiji’s old senior shakes Suzume’s confidence, pushing him to confront doubt with small brave changes.
Since When Has He Liked Me?
E5
Since When Has He Liked Me?A visit to Keiji’s sisters’ shop updates Suzume’s style and reveals the moment Keiji first began liking him.
You Were Only Planning to Eat Cake, Right?
E6
You Were Only Planning to Eat Cake, Right?A friendly squash match turns charged when Keiji pulls Suzume close, blurring lines between play and desire.
A Dangerously Customized Pillow
E7
A Dangerously Customized PillowShopping for pillows feels like moving in, leaving Suzume unsure until a team party changes everything today.
What We Realized While Apart
E8
What We Realized While ApartAs Suzume guides a crisis from Osaka, Keiji sees his quiet strength and starts realizing his feelings.
An Unexpected Encounter
E9
An Unexpected EncounterKeiji tends to sick Suzume, and after he recovers, their outing ends with an unexpected encounter today too.
Backyard Barbecue at Home
E10
Backyard Barbecue at HomeAt a home barbecue, Suzume fields tough questions on family, pushing him to rethink what future he wants.
I Don’t Want to Regret It Anymore
E11
I Don’t Want to Regret It AnymoreDistanced by Suzume, Keiji recalls old regrets and races back to him, determined not to run from love again.
Spending My Birthday with the One I Love
E12
Spending My Birthday with the One I LoveOn the eve of his birthday, Suzume deletes his wishlist, but memories with Keiji push him toward love again.