Kento Hayashi is a Japanese actor who was born on December 6, 1990, in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. He made his acting debut in the 2007 movie adaptation of the hit novel “Battery,” going on to appear in multiple TV commercials and the TV drama “Sen no Kaze” (2007). More recently, he has starred in the Chinese movie “Fist and Faith” (2017) and the Japanese film “Hold Me Back” (2020).

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Soichi Haruta (Tanaka Kei) and Ryota Maki (Hayashi Kento), a newlywed couple who survived a complex love triangle with Soichi's former boss Musashi Kurosawa (Yoshida Kotaro), finally reunite after being separated by pandemic travel restrictions. As they settle into married life, work pressures and household chores begin to strain their relationship. When they hire a housekeeping service, they are stunned to discover the housekeeper is none other than the recently retired Musashi Kurosawa. With the potential return of their past love triangle, their marital bliss is suddenly thrown into question. This is a follow-up to "Ossan's Love" and related titles, a 2024 Japanese drama series directed by Yuki Saito, Toichiro Ruto, and Daisuke Yamamoto.

Ossan’s Love Returns

Love Reborn Team

At thirty-three, Soichi Haruta (Kei Tanaka) lives an unremarkable life as a real estate employee, struggling with relationships and still residing with his parents. When his mother decides to stop supporting him, Soichi is forced to become independent. His co-worker Ryota Maki (Kento Hayashi) offers him a place to stay, and Soichi gratefully accepts, enjoying Ryota's excellent housekeeping skills. However, the situation becomes complicated when Ryota reveals his long-standing romantic feelings for Soichi. Adding to the complexity, Soichi's boss, Musashi Kurosawa (Kotaro Yoshida), also confesses his love for him. Caught between two men's affections, Soichi must navigate this unexpected love triangle and understand his own emotions. This groundbreaking drama explores the challenges of love, self-discovery, and personal growth. "Ossan's Love S1" is a 2018 Japanese romantic comedy drama directed by Saito Yuki and Toichiro Ruto.

Ossan’s Love

Unexpected Love Team

Kengo Kosaka (Kento Hayashi), a man battling extreme mysophobia, lives an isolated life, struggling to maintain relationships due to his fear of contamination. Hijiri Sanagi (Nana Komatsu), a high school student with scopophobia, similarly avoids social interactions. When fate brings these two lonely souls together, they discover a unique understanding and connection through their shared experiences with phobias. As Kengo and Hijiri grow closer, they begin to find comfort and happiness in each other's presence, challenging the limitations imposed by their fears. Their unexpected bond transforms their previously restricted lives, offering hope and companionship. Adapted from Sugaru Miaki's novel, this 2021 Japanese romance film explores the healing power of empathy and connection, directed by Kensaku Kakimoto.

Parasite in Love

A year ago, coworkers Soichi Haruta (Kei Tanaka) and Ryota Maki (Kento Hayashi) found love, but their relationship faces challenges when Soichi returns to the office where his former boss Musashi Kurosawa (Kotaro Yoshida) still works. With Ryota transferred to headquarters, tensions rise as a project team arrives, bringing unexpected complications. An accident causes Musashi to lose his memories of Soichi, leading him to fall in love with Soichi all over again. As attractive teammates create friction between Soichi and Ryota, their relationship is put to the test. This follow-up to "Ossan's Love" explores the complexities of love and memory in the workplace. "Ossan's Love The Movie～LOVE or DEAD" is a 2019 Japanese movie directed by Ruto Toichiro.

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