TV series
Kusakabe Renji, a young man working at a game centre, sees an English girl named Lily Baker playing a crane game on Valentine's Day. Seeing her fail repeatedly to win a prize, Renji can't help but take action. The day after Lily finally gets her plushie, Renji receives an unexpected message from her that reads, "Be my valentine!" What started as a misunderstanding leads to cultural exchange!
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Kusakabe Renji, a young man working at a game centre, sees an English girl named Lily Baker playing a crane game on Valentine's Day. Seeing her fail repeatedly to win a prize, Renji can't help but take action. The day after Lily finally gets her plushie, Renji receives an unexpected message from her that reads, "Be my valentine!" What started as a misunderstanding leads to cultural exchange!
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Episode 1
While working at an arcade, Renji strikes up a friendship with an English girl who can't speak Japanese.
Directed by Toshihiro KikuchiWritten by Yasunori YamadaGuest stars Reo Osanai, Manami Tanaka, Rikuya Yasuda, Yuto Kitakata, Shitan En, Shu Uchida, Yuuto Suzuki, Chufumi Suda
Episode 2
Renji's sister Aoi asks him to make her a "game center pro" before she visits the arcade with her friend Lily.
Directed by Yuudai HanaokaWritten by Yasunori YamadaGuest stars Reo Osanai, Kaori Ishihara, Manami Tanaka, Kaori Shimizu, Rikuya Yasuda, Yuto Kitakata, Shu Uchida, Yoko Shiraishi
Episode 3
After Renji and Lily go on their date, Aoi informs Renji that she invited Lily to come over for a study party.
Directed by Im Chae-gilWritten by Taruto AkamakiGuest stars Reo Osanai, Kaori Ishihara, Manami Tanaka, Tamayuki Azuma, Shu Uchida, Yoko Shiraishi, Chufumi Suda, Rikuto Sunaga
Episode 4
Lily's jealousy is ignited when a pretty girl who visits the arcade turns out to be Renji's college classmate.
Directed by Wang YiWritten by Usagi HazakiGuest stars Reo Osanai, Ai Kayano, Shitan En, Shuntaro Takayama, Yoko Shiraishi, Miku Yukinaga, Tamayuki Azuma, Kentaro Tone
Episode 5
When Lily forces Renji to walk her home on a rainy day, the two happen to run into Lily's intimidating father.
Directed by Sumio WatanabeWritten by Yasunori YamadaGuest stars Manami Tanaka, Kentaro Tone, Rikuya Yasuda, Yuto Kitakata, Shitan En, Shuntaro Takayama, Shu Uchida
Episode 6
A new challenger shows up at the game center to compete for Renji's attention, but Lily steps in to stop her.
Directed by Toshihiro Kikuchi, Yuudai HanaokaWritten by Usagi HazakiGuest stars Reo Osanai, Asaki Yuikawa, Kaori Ishihara, Shitan En, Shuntaro Takayama, Shu Uchida, Yoko Shiraishi
Episode 7
Hotaru checks whether her classmates are engaging in meaningful activities in the arcade.
Directed by Keisuke TakasugiWritten by Taruto AkamakiGuest stars Reo Osanai, Asaki Yuikawa, Kaori Ishihara, Shitan En, Shuntaro Takayama, Shu Uchida, Yoko Shiraishi, Yuto Kitakata
Episode 8
Lily invites her school friends and Renji to her birthday party and shows them how people celebrate in the UK.
Directed by Im Chae-gilWritten by Taruto AkamakiGuest stars Reo Osanai, Asaki Yuikawa, Kaori Ishihara, Manami Tanaka, Kentaro Tone, Kaori Shimizu, Shu Uchida, Yoko Shiraishi
Episode 9
As Lily and friends enjoy their summer vacation, new and unique guests start to appear at Renji's game center.
Directed by Ken KiyotaWritten by Yasunori YamadaGuest stars Reo Osanai, Asaki Yuikawa, Kaori Ishihara, Ai Kayano, Manami Tanaka, Kentaro Tone, Rina Hidaka, Shu Uchida
Episode 10
The game center holds an Otokogi Koala Fighters knockout tournament that attracts a wide variety of players.
Directed by Ken Kiyota, Kenji SakuradaWritten by Usagi HazakiGuest stars Reo Osanai, Asaki Yuikawa, Ai Kayano, Rikuya Yasuda, Yuto Kitakata, Shitan En, Shuntaro Takayama, Takayuki Kondo
Episode 11
Lily, Karin, and Hotaru join Renji and Aoi on a trip to visit their grandma's home up north in rural Tohoku.
Directed by Kiyoshi MurayamaWritten by Yasunori YamadaGuest stars Reo Osanai, Asaki Yuikawa, Kaori Ishihara, Ibuki Kido, Manami Tanaka, Kentaro Tone, Kaori Shimizu, Momoko Taneichi
Episode 12
With Grandma's love story still fresh in their minds, Lily and Renji face up to their feelings for each other.
Directed by Toshihiro Kikuchi, Yuudai HanaokaWritten by Yasunori YamadaGuest stars Reo Osanai, Asaki Yuikawa, Kaori Ishihara, Ibuki Kido, Manami Tanaka, Kentaro Tone, Kaori Shimizu, Momoko Taneichi
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Sally AmakiLily Baker (voice)
Shoya ChibaRenji Kusakabe (voice)
Reo OsanaiAoi Kusakabe (voice)
Asaki YuikawaKarin Kaga (voice)
Kaori IshiharaHotaru Katsuragi (voice)
Ai KayanoMomoko Mochizuki (voice)
Ibuki KidoHimari Kusakabe (voice)
Manami TanakaSheryl Baker (voice)
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