I'm Taking the Day Off

Season 1

2014 · 10 episodes · 7h 30m in all · 6.0/10

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?

Episodes

1. 1

   1. A Woman and Her First Love

   15 Oct 2014 · 45 min · 6.0/10

   Thirty-year-old office worker Hanae has no relationship experience — until she finds herself alone with intern Tanokura during a company night out.

2. 2

   2. A Woman and Her Love Mail

   22 Oct 2014 · 45 min

   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. 3

   3. A Woman and Her Stay Date

   29 Oct 2014 · 45 min

   A meddling comment from Asao makes Hanae worry about becoming a burdensome partner. She prepares to spend the night at Tanokura's place.

4. 4

   4. A Daughter and Her Father

   5 Nov 2014 · 45 min

   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. 5

   5. A Woman and Her First Pandemonium

   12 Nov 2014 · 45 min

   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. 6

   6. A Woman and Her Sign

   19 Nov 2014 · 45 min

   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. 7

   7. A Woman and Her Finding Room

   26 Nov 2014 · 45 min

   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. 8

   8. A Woman and Her Loneliness

   3 Dec 2014 · 45 min

   Hanae fears Oshiro will tell her coworkers about her relationship with Tanokura. She also feels uneasy about Tanokura's life plans after college.

9. 9

   9. A Woman and Her Returns

   10 Dec 2014 · 45 min

   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. 10

    10. A Woman and Her Choices

    17 Dec 2014 · 45 min

    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.