Buchou to Shachiku no Koi Modokashii (2022)

Other name: 部長と社畜の恋はもどかしい, Bucho to Shachiku no Koi wa Modokashi, The Love Between the Director and the Company Livestock Is Frustrating

Description:

This captivating romantic comedy follows an earnest office lady who adores her job and secretly admires her dedicated, yet notoriously strict, manager. He champions punctuality and insists everyone leaves on time, despite the demanding corporate culture. After an innocent night out with colleagues turns into an unexpected shared night between them, the office lady wakes up hopeful, only to be utterly flabbergasted by her manager's pragmatic morning-after remark. He coolly states that as adults, they should both understand the situation's implications and how to proceed, leaving her confused and disheartened. This sudden emotional wall creates an incredibly awkward and frustrating dynamic, forcing them to navigate their professional responsibilities while grappling with unresolved personal feelings. Can this perplexing entanglement evolve into genuine romance, or will their unspoken desires remain frustratingly out of reach?

Producer: TV Tokyo

Director: Yuasa Hiroaki [湯浅弘章] and Horie Takahiro [堀江貴大]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Comedy; Manga; Romance