Natsumi Aoi (Nana Mori) has spent her whole life by the ocean, living in a popular seaside resort where she works as a standup paddleboard instructor and manages her father’s restaurant. She often hangs out with childhood friend Takumi Makino (Fuju Kamio), a carpenter who always seems to be around any time Natsumi needs his help. Natsumi gives little thought to love, although she harbors secret feelings for Takumi, who seems to be besotted with an older woman. But that all threatens to change when she meets Kento Mizushima (Shotaro Mamiya), the well-educated heir to a major Tokyo-based construction company. While Kento and Natsumi seem worlds apart, she starts to develop a crush on him as they get to know each other. However, there might be a chance that Takumi wants his relationship with Natsumi to evolve beyond friendship. Is romance on the horizon for Natsumi and friends with a group of holidaymakers at this sun-soaked resort? This 2023 Japanese drama was directed by Ryo Tanaka.

Kiki Inoue (Mori Nana), a 21-year-old convenience store part-timer struggling with past failures, finds solace in reviewing sweets on social media. Takumi Asaba (Tomoya Nakamura), the chain's CEO, is determined to reverse the company's declining fortunes. When he discovers Kiki's social media account, he sees an opportunity to develop new sweets. Unaware of each other's true identities, they meet and eventually form a professional partnership, with Kiki moving to the production department. As they collaborate on creating innovative treats, their professional relationship gradually transforms into a budding romance. Will their combined efforts save the struggling convenience store chain and lead to a sweet love story? "A Warmed Up Love" is a 2020 Japanese drama series directed by Tsuboi Toshio and Okamoto Shingo.