Duty First, Kiss Later

Season 1

2026 · 10 episodes · 3h 52m in all

An old-school detective and his cold, ambitious partner find their growing attraction complicating life inside a rural police station.

Episodes

1. 

   1. Episode 1

   27 Jul 2026 · 23 min

   Behind endless bickering, one detective's secret feelings push his rivalry with Takoi toward a turning point.

2. 

   2. Episode 2

   3 Aug 2026 · 23 min

   Takoi is left reeling after Shiono's confession as Haruka begins crossing dangerous boundaries.

3. 

   3. Episode 3

   10 Aug 2026 · 23 min

   After Shiono protects Takoi from danger, Takoi begins confronting the feelings he has tried to ignore.

4. 

   4. Episode 4

   17 Aug 2026 · 23 min

   Takoi admits his feelings for Shiono, but their conflicting views on justice create a painful rift.

5. 

   5. Episode 5

   24 Aug 2026 · 23 min

   A sweet aquarium date brings Takoi and Shiono closer, but a sudden transfer threatens their growing romance.

6. 

   6. Episode 6

   31 Aug 2026 · 23 min

   After Shiono's farewell, Takoi struggles to hide his feelings, until the farewell party pushes his emotions to the surface.

7. 

   7. Episode 7

   7 Sept 2026 · 23 min

   Shiono and Takoi face long-distance love as new faces at the station threaten to shake their relationship.

8. 

   8. Episode 8

   14 Sept 2026 · 23 min

   Takoi grows jealous when a mysterious man appears close to Shiono, leading to a heated showdown for his lover’s heart.

9. 

   9. Episode 9

   21 Sept 2026 · 24 min

   Takoi and Shiono enjoy a romantic hot spring getaway, where they open up about their future and grow closer.

10. 

    10. Episode 10

    28 Sept 2026 · 24 min

    Shiono’s jealousy sparks a rift with Takoi, but when Omaeda vanishes, Takoi is drawn into a dangerous investigation.