Beautiful Life (2000)

EP 1 ⏱ 54 min

Wheelchair Love

After getting into a traffic argument with a woman, hair stylist Shuji arrives at the same destination as her — and makes an unexpected discovery.

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S1 • E1

EP 2 ⏱ 54 min

Two People's Dreams

Hoping to become a top stylist at Hot Lip, Shuji visits the library to think up a new hairstyle. Kyoko tries to understand her feelings towards him.

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S1 • E2

EP 3 ⏱ 54 min

Night Kiss

Having unwittingly leaked Shuji's new haircut design to his biggest rival, Kyoko attempts to make up for it by researching popular hairstyles.

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EP 4 ⏱ 54 min

I Want to See You

Shuji rushes to the library to tell Kyoko he has been promoted at the salon but is shocked to discover she has left on a sudden overseas trip.

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EP 5 ⏱ 54 min

Cold Rain

Shuji learns that fame comes at a price as a surge of customer bookings and interview requests begin to drive a wedge between him and Kyoko.

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S1 • E5

EP 6 ⏱ 54 min

Love Rival

After Shuji gets injured during the live event, Kyoko feels personally responsible and grapples with anxiety about her inadequacy as his partner.

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S1 • E6

EP 7 ⏱ 54 min

Distance of the Heart

Kyoko invites Shuji to meet her family but an overly protective Masao is suspicious of his true intentions. Later, she sees Shuji with Satsuki.

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EP 8 ⏱ 54 min

Truth

Unable to trust Shuji, Kyoko visits a gallery to spy on Satsuki but suffers a painful fall. Shuji learns about the full extent of Kyoko’s illness.

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EP 9 ⏱ 54 min

Your Life

Shuji gives Kyoko a key to his apartment, opening the door to a brighter future together — until some concerning news threatens their happiness.

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S1 • E9

EP 10 ⏱ 54 min

Some Kind of Wonderful

Worried about Kyoko’s upcoming re-examination, Shuji struggles to remain focused at work. Meanwhile, Sachie gives Masao some surprising news.

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EP 11 ⏱ 54 min

To the Future

Despite Kyoko's diagnosis and Shuji’s work dilemma, the young lovers resolve to live positively and enjoy the time they have left together.

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