"We Should Break Up." A Year into Their Relationship, a Crisis of Separation Arrives. Yuki Furukawa x Ryota Nagano Star in the Drama 'Futsu no Renai'

The BL drama "Futsu no Renai" is a live-action adaptation of the digital comic of the same name, depicting the clumsy yet tender romance between two men. Starring Yuki Furukawa and Ryota Nagano (Genin wa Jibun ni Aru.), the drama began airing sequentially on CBC TV, MBS, and BS Asahi in July 2026, with exclusive streaming on FOD. Additionally, the first episode premiered on TOKYO MX on July 10 (Fri.) late night.

Ahead of the broadcast and streaming of the second episode, we present the synopsis and preview stills for the next installment.

Episode 2 Synopsis | "What is a Lover?"

Kei (Ryota Nagano) was unable to immediately answer Kazuyoshi (Yuki Furukawa)'s question, "Do you truly like me as a 'lover'?"

Kazuyoshi initiates the conversation, saying, "We should break up," which prompts Kei to recall past events.

Kei, who respected Kazuyoshi as a working adult, was genuinely happy to get to know Kazuyoshi's true self and become close through their shared hobby of movies. However, he never imagined their relationship would go beyond that as two men.

When Kazuyoshi confessed his feelings, Kei didn't have special emotions either; he decided to start dating solely out of the fear of "losing this person if I refuse," and struggled with whether he, a heterosexual, could love a man.

Meanwhile, due to Kazuyoshi's sudden business trip, the two are separated. They were only apart for a few days, but during that time, Kei re-examined his feelings and reached a conclusion—.

CMasaya Nao (Number Nine) / "Futsu no Renai" Production CommitteeCMasaya Nao (Number Nine) / "Futsu no Renai" Production Committee

CMasaya Nao (Number Nine) / "Futsu no Renai" Production CommitteeCMasaya Nao (Number Nine) / "Futsu no Renai" Production Committee

CMasaya Nao (Number Nine) / "Futsu no Renai" Production CommitteeCMasaya Nao (Number Nine) / "Futsu no Renai" Production Committee

CMasaya Nao (Number Nine) / "Futsu no Renai" Production CommitteeCMasaya Nao (Number Nine) / "Futsu no Renai" Production Committee

A story that carefully weaves the reality beyond "like" and the precious everyday life

CMasaya Nao (Number Nine) / "Futsu no Renai" Production Committee

Bun'ya Kazuyoshi and Higashi Kei are in a superior-subordinate relationship at work. Kazuyoshi, due to past trauma, avoids deep connections with others, believing "a future of living with someone will never come," and continues to protect his own peaceful daily life. Meanwhile, Kei also identifies as someone who doesn't develop romantic feelings for others and lives a life unrelated to love.

The two began spending time together outside of work through their shared hobby of movies. One day, Kazuyoshi confessed that he is gay, and Kei, understanding the sincerity of his feelings, began dating him. With a 12-year age gap, a boss-subordinate dynamic, and being same-sex, the timid boss and the pure younger boyfriend search for their own happiness while confronting the societal barrier of "normalcy." This is an unpretentious and endearing realistic love story that meticulously depicts even the subtle warmth of everyday life.

Terrestrial Broadcasts

CBC TV

Broadcast Date/Time: Thursdays, 0:58 AM

MBS

Broadcast Date/Time: Thursdays, 2:29 AM

BS Asahi

Premiere Broadcast: July 6, 2026 (Mon.)

Broadcast Date/Time: Mondays, 22:54

TOKYO MX

Premiere Broadcast: July 10, 2026 (Fri.)

Broadcast Date/Time: Fridays, 2:00 AM

*For details, please check the program information for each station.

Streaming

TVer

Program Page: https://tver.jp/series/sr5aump8n9

*Episodes are added every Monday at 23:24.

FOD

Program Page: https://fod.fujitv.co.jp/title/71bs/

*Exclusive streaming. Episodes are added every Thursday at 1:30 AM (25:30).

Drama "Futsu no Renai"

Broadcasters: CBC TV, MBS, BS Asahi, TOKYO MX

Streaming: TVer, FOD

Cast: Yuki Furukawa, Ryota Nagano (Genin wa Jibun ni Aru.), and others

Original Work: Masaya Nao "Futsu no Renai" (Number Nine)

Screenplay: Yuko Miura

Directors: Yuho Ishibashi, Kensuke Tsuda

Production Company: Video Planning

Copyright: Masaya Nao (Number Nine) / "Futsu no Renai" Production Committee

Theme Songs:

Opening Theme "Blooming" / VOKSY DAYS

Ending Theme "Hiruhoshi" / Futari wa Merry Bad End

Program HP: https://hicbc.com/tv/futsunorenai

Official SNS Drama Official X: https://x.com/cbc_dramatrip

Drama Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbc_dramatrip

Drama Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbc_dramatrip