Love That Makes You Cry

Season 1

Six young men and women who move from the 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.

Where to Watch Love That Makes You Cry • Season 1

10 Episodes

Episode 1
E1
Episode 1Ren'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.
Episode 2
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Episode 2A 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.
Episode 3
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Episode 3Just 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.
Episode 4
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Episode 4Ren visits Kihoko at the hospital, where she promises never to cheat on him again. Meanwhile, Oto elicits concern over how hard she is working.
Episode 5
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Episode 5Asahi 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.
Episode 6
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Episode 6Oto 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.
Episode 7
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Episode 7Asahi proposes to Oto and is understanding when she says she needs time to think. Before he departs, though, Oto blurts out that she met with Ren.
Episode 8
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Episode 8Kihoko visits Oto's apartment and says she's waiting to be proposed to. Meanwhile, Ren returns to his old moving job, and runs into Oto on the bus.
Episode 9
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Episode 9At Oto's apartment, Ren confesses his feelings to her. But right that moment, before she can have a chance to respond, Asahi shows up at the door.
Episode 10
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Episode 10Ren, Asahi, and Kihoko are called away from their ordinary lives by a phone call bringing them all together at the Misono General Hospital.