Season 1

2000 · 11 episodes

A woman seeking a wealthy husband to escape poverty meets a mathematician who she mistakenly believes can give her everything she wants.

1The Person I've Been Looking ForDue to her impoverished childhood, flight attendant Sakurako is only interested in rich men. One day, she encounters a forlorn fishmonger named Osuke.
2When You Lose LoveStill blissfully unaware of Osuke’s financial situation, Sakurako gets him to agree to go on another date. At a restaurant, they run into Higashijujo.
3The Night AloneHoping to meet a man richer than Higashijujo, Sakurako attends another mixer. Later, Osuke stumbles upon Sakurako being accosted by a former admirer.
4The Love Hotel IncidentSakurako accidentally double-books two dates. Osuke goes to a mixer at a restaurant, but when he spots Sakurako, he starts drinking more than usual.
5Clothes and LoveOsuke feels guilty that he can't remember what happened with Wakaba. At a class reunion, Sakurako learns her old crush is now CEO of a fashion brand.
6Love More than the FaceWakaba overhears that the fish shop is in debt. Later, Mariko maneuvers Osuke and Sakurako into having dinner together at the Sakuma house.
7The devious Will..As Osuke desperately tries to scrounge up money, his horse-owning customer Dan presents him with a chance to turn Uoharu's fortunes around.
8Lies FriendlyAfter Osuke thanks Sakurako for convincing Higashijujo to change the new hospital's location, she asks him to take her to all his usual haunts.
9She Was Crying at NightAt Higashijujo's insistence, Sakurako reluctantly asks her father to come to Tokyo. Osuke's former professor invites him to resume his math studies.
10Bride EscapedThe Sakumas host an impromptu celebration with their friends for Sakurako and Higashijujo's impending nuptials. Later, the day of the wedding arrives.
11Someday Prince LikeA depressed Sakurako soon reverts to her old ways; after an American university accepts his thesis, Osuke decides to move to the United States.

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