Second to Last Love


Second to Last Love, or Saigo Kara Nibanme no Koi, is a Japanese television drama series, starring Kyōko Koizumi and Kiichi Nakai. The series aired Thursdays at 22:00 - 22:54, on Fuji Television from January 12, to March 22, 2012.
A second season entitled Zoku—Saigo Kara Nibanme no Koi was broadcast by Fuji TV from April 17 to June 26, 2014. In 2025, a third season— Zoku Zoku—Saigo Kara Nibanme no Koi—began on April 14, 2025.
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Plot

Described as an adult love story, Saigo Kara Nibanme no Koi narrates the tale of Chiaki Yoshino, a 45-year-old TV drama producer. As she is becoming older, Chiaki becomes increasingly more concerned about her health and retirement, instead of building romantic relationship with someone: The hope she once had of sharing her life with someone seems distant. Chiaki is subsequently troubled about deciding on taking a break from her ruling life, and such questions lead her to Kamakura, where she decides to settle. In this ancient city she meets Wahei Nagakura, a 50-year-old widower and father of one child who works for the city office.
Chiaki and Wahei start getting closer as they learn more about each other's lives. However, Wahei's family start obstructing the development of their relationship. Wahei's brother, Shinpei, starts courting Chiaki, creating a conflicting triangle relationship. On the other hand, Wahei's sister, Noriko, constantly harasses Chiaki. Facing these problematic family members, Chiaki and Wahei try to build and sustain their budding romance.

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