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Why I Dress Up for Love

20211 season6.5 / 10

A busy publicist learns to open her mind and heart when she moves into a luxury apartment with a friend and her three free-spirited roommates.

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Synopsis

A busy publicist learns to open her mind and heart when she moves into a luxury apartment with a friend and her three free-spirited roommates.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

Episode 1

Influencer and home decor publicist Kurumi Mashiba struggles with work-life balance. A missed contract deadline leads to a new life in a shared house.

Episode 2

Episode 2

Kurumi is overwhelmed by the shock and PR headache caused by Hayama’s resignation. Wanting to help, Shun and Haruto offer ways to lift her spirits.

Episode 3

Episode 3

Kurumi takes a few days off after a slip-up at work. Later, Haruto suggests a camping trip near an art museum that is exhibiting Ayaka’s work.

Episode 4

Episode 4

As Kurumi starts on a new collection, a coworker asks to let her assist. When Ayaka falls ill, Kurumi and Shun end up alone on a trip to get medicine.

Episode 5

Episode 5

Kurumi asks Shun on a date, but he suggests walking Koko's dog, leaving her unsure of his feelings. Haruto begins to worry about one of his clients.

Episode 6

Episode 6

Despite a shaky start, Shun warms up to Hayama. But his willingness to accept Hayama begins to make Kurumi even more confused about his feelings.

Episode 7

Episode 7

Kurumi takes a trip back to her hometown, but things get complicated when Hayama comes to visit and Shun realizes he can't stand being away from her.

Episode 8

Episode 8

Shun visits his old job and hears from his ex that they are looking for a new chef. A work trip sees Kurumi and Hayama spend the day together.

Episode 9

Episode 9

Kurumi is caught in a plagiarism scandal that threatens her job. Meanwhile, Shun is approached about opening a restaurant halfway across the country.

Episode 10

Episode 10

Shun and Hayama have a much-needed man-to-man talk. Later, Shun helps out at a food festival as the shared house residents mull over their futures.

Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026