Are you okay, Yuki-kun?
We should perform an operation as soon as possible.
Your little brother collapsed.
Aren't you a little too selfish?
It's important to say what you are thinking...
to the people around you.
Thank you, Kotoko.
Graduate from college, take over my father's company...
I would just be following the path that my parents made for me.
Big Bro...
Of course, this happened when I wasn't aware.
I'm still thinking that no progress has been made between Irie-kun and I.
And time goes by...
By the time Yuki came home from the hospital after his successful surgery...
it was almost the end of the year.
For those who have lovers, it is the best time of the year...
the Christmas season is coming soon.
However, for those who don't have lovers...
E-excuse me, young man over there!
May I have another glass of water, please?
How many hours are you going to stay with just coffee and water?
H-h-h-hey...
What are you going to do on Christmas Eve?
Are you coming home?
Work.
What?
Hey, if you work at a cafe, there is no way you can take Christmas Eve off.
Could it be that you will be working with him, Matsumoto-san?
That's right.
I'm going to work hard with Irie-kun.
There are so many reservations on Christmas Eve.
Then I will make a reservation too!
Oh, you will?
We will only have full course dinners available on Christmas Eve.
On top of that, we only accept dinners for two.
Dinners for two?
And it's 20,000 yen!
Impossible.
It's okay.
Even though I can't be with Irie-kun, I have friends.
Kotoko?
- Kotoko! - Kotoko!
Hey, Jinko and Satomi!
Um, about this year's Christmas...
Today there is someone that I want to introduce you to.
- Introduce me to? - Yeah.
- Oh, over there! - There!
There? What?
- Can you come for a little bit? - Sure.
Hey, come with me.
I'll introduce you to...
my boyfriend, Narasaki-kun. He is in a band.
I'm Narasaki. Please to meet you.
This is my boyfriend, Ryo Takamiya. He's a law student.
Nice to meet you. I'm Ryo Takamiya.
What? Boyfriends?
When did this happen to both of you?
I wanted to introduce him to you before Christmas.
I see. Oh, I see.
Congrats, both of you.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
This is how I wound up being the only one who doesn't have a boyfriend...
during the first Christmas of college.
I have a feeling that this is going to be the worst Christmas ever!
Subtitles by DramaFever
[Mischievous Kiss] [Love in Tokyo]
Episode 11 [My Lover is Santa Claus]
Ah...
I'm feeling so blue...
Kotoko-chan.
Kin-chan.
- How about work? Should you be slacking? - It's time to go home.
By the way, I've heard that Jinko and Satomi got boyfriends!
Well, yes...
Which means they will spend...
Hot!
Christmas Eve with their boyfriends.
It's their first Christmas Eve with their boyfriends.
That's probably going to happen.
That's a...
big problem!
Kotoko, you will be left alone.
You don't need to say that.
That's lonely, isn't it?
That's sad, isn't it?
Well then, I, Kin-chan, have a plan for you, Kotoko-chan...
There you are!
Jinko?
Guess what, Kotoko...
You won't be able to spend Christmas eve with Narasaki-kun?
But this is the first Christmas Eve for you two.
Right?
But Narasaki-kun said he would participate in a Christmas live concert.
'Christmas Day is a day for love.'
'It's a musician's job to send love to the world on such day.'
Can you be with him after the concert?
The concert isn't in Tokyo. It's in Sendai.
They will be finished very late at night.
There is no way that he can come back that night.
But Narasaki-kun wants to become a professional musician, right?
- Then, you can't do anything about it. - I know that already.
But not only to the world, but I want him to send me some love.
Do you know what I mean?
- Okay, okay. Eat, eat more. - Have some more.
Yes. I'll eat.
There you are!
Hey, do you know what happened?
Ryo said... Ryo said... Ryo said...
he wouldn't be able to spend Christmas Eve with me.
You too, Satomi?
No way.
Ryo said he couldn't take the night off from his part-time work.
'I'm doing this so that I can give you a present.'
But it's not a material thing, it's a heart...
- that we want, right? - Exactly.
Men really don't understand what women want.
Why don't they know that girls really want to spend Christmas Eve together?
Really.
Alright.
Let's leave those men who don't understand us alone!
Let's have a good time with just us three girls on Christmas Eve!
Good idea!
But you are okay with it?
That's right. Isn't Irie coming home at least for Christmas?
Irie-kun will be working at the cafe.
And not only that... but with Yuko Matsumoto.
- The worst. - The worst.
He doesn't understand what I want, either. We're in the same boat!
Although I'm not his girlfriend or anything.
It doesn't matter. Anyhow, we can't trust men.
That's right. We can only trust girl friends.
Okay. Give me your hands.
Let's swear...
to have a wonderful Christmas Eve with just three of us!
Agree!
Definitely no betrayal is allowed.
Yes.
Hey, hey, hey... Wait a minute.
Don't forget about me!
Hey, scary. Scary!
I'm not like other guys.
Please include me if you are having a party!
I will work extra hard to make a Christmas dinner.
I won't disappoint you.
Let's have... a wonderful night...
together!
Together!
Together...
Huh?
What is it? Why?
Listen, Kin-chan.
You are only an apprentice, but you work at a restaurant.
That's right. What about Aihara?
Exactly.
There is not a single restaurant in the world that allows a day off on Christmas Eve.
Huh?
Maybe I can get off work early since it's Christmas Eve.
Yes, we will be waiting for you. Thank you very much.
- Good bye. - 'Christmas with Kotoko...'
- 'Christmas with Kotoko.' - Yes!
- The table is reserved for Mr. Kojima! - It's Christmas, Bro!
- Two, four, six... Ten, twelve... - What?
No way!
All the tables... and all the seats at the counter...
- They are filled with reservations! - Of course!
It's Christmas Eve!
The first round starts at 6:00pm. The second round starts at 8:00pm.
And we also get many customers without reservations.
It's going to be tough!
But, isn't Christmas a Christian holiday?
Why do people eat Japanese food on a day like that?
It's a great day for restaurants.
Especially since Boss is leaving around 9:00pm.
After that, we've got to work hard.
What is Boss going to do?
He said there was something important to do.
- Maybe a party? - A party?
Maybe a Christmas party?
A Christmas party?
Oh my God!
That's right.
It's been 20 years since my husband started his company.
So there will be a party to celebrate at Hotel Prince on Christmas Eve.
I see.
- Mr. Irie, congratulations. - Well, well, well...
Honey...
It's all thanks to the people who have been supporting me.
I could come this far with their help.
It's just a little gratitude for them.
Your father is coming after he gets off work, too.
My father?
Yes, some of Aihara's regulars will be attending the party as well.
And there are many customers that I want to introduce him to.
And we are wondering if you could attend too, Kotoko-chan.
How wonderful!
A Christmas party at Hotel Prince.
Isn't it?
Yes!
Oh...
Let's swear...
to have a wonderful Christmas Eve with just three of us!
Agree!
Definitely no betrayal is allowed.
Yes!
I'm sorry. I've already made plans for that day.
Plans?
Could it be... with a man?
Kotoko-chan!
You found someone other than Naoki?
No way! It's nothing like that.
I made plans with Jinko and Satomi.
I would really love to come, but...
I see.
Maybe you could tell them that you wouldn't be able to do it?
Well, I can't really do that this time.
There are some reasons...
I see.
It's too bad, but I guess you can't help it.
Mom, what about Big Brother?
Is he coming to the party?
Well, he said he can't make it either.
What? Is that true?
Irie-kun said he would be working at the cafe on Christmas Eve.
Oh man, that's no fun.
I know.
It's too bad. The party is for Daddy's company.
It's very rare for you to ask me to meet you at a place like this.
- Ginger Ale, please. - Certainly.
And what do you want to tell me?
Mom told you about my company's anniversary party, right?
Yes.
I want you to attend it.
Please.
I know what you're thinking.
You want to introduce me to the people at the party as your successor.
But I haven't decided that I will take over your company.
I know that.
But only this time, please attend the party.
I'm not expecting anything beyond that right now.
I just want you to show up, that's all.
Please.
I beg you.
[Sanseido Used Bookstore]
[Emergency Medicine]
But I feel like you can, Irie-kun.
You can invent new medicines...
Or you can become a doctor and cure a disease in a second!
[Introduction to Medical Science]
- Oh, Daddy is home early. - Yes, he's early.
Irie-kun, why are you here?
What? Is it wrong for me to come back to my home?
I was just... Because it's been so long...
But what made you come back here?
I'm here to pick up my suit.
- Suit? - Suit?
I can't wear jeans to the party, can I?
Naoki, you're going to come to the party on Christmas Eve?
I will leave work early. So I will be late.
- I'm just going to show my face. - Yes! Big Brother is coming too!
Thank you. Daddy is going to be so happy!
So Irie-kun is going to the party!
Then if I attend, I will be able to spend Christmas Eve with him!
It's a hard choice...
but in this situation I think it's okay to choose the party over the friendship!
Um, I would like to go to the party...
But you can't, can you?
What?
I hear you are going to spend Christmas Eve with your friends.
Um, well... it's a...
It's too bad.
It would've been so much fun if you were there.
Irie-kun, I'm...
I know. Please tell her something and convince her to come, Naoki.
No, there is nothing she can do.
They've already made plans.
But you can't trust girl friends...
It's Christmas Eve after all.
No, their friendship is special.
Right? Kotoko-san?
Yes... that is...
Well, do you think so?
Big Brother?
Naoki, how about the suit that you wore at high school graduation?
No... Irie-kun is so mean!
But, I guess I can't help it.
Since I swore that I wouldn't betray them.
'Christmas...'
So we are going to order the one that's exclusively for Shibuya?
I'll make a reservation.
I can't wait. Looks so good!
Ah... Going to a party with Irie-kun...
Kotoko?
- Kotoko! - Kotoko.
- Kotoko, are you listening? - Yes!
- Are you listening? - Look!
Wow, they look so delicious!
I will bring some chicken... and games.
Speaking of Christmas, we can't forget about presents!
They are very excited about this.
I made the right choice.
Right choice.
[Christmas Eve]
- Great. Perfect. - Alright.
Is everyone ready?
- Yes! - Yes!
Hmm? Where is Naoki?
- He is going there directly after work. - Okay.
Mr. Aihara will be late but is also going directly from the restaurant.
I see. Then, we are all ready.
Let's go!
Okay!
Are you really going to be okay, Kotoko-chan?
Naoki finally decided to come, too.
Yes, it's too bad, but I told them I would first.
More importantly, thank you for letting us use the house.
Jinko and Satomi are very happy.
- Good. Please feel free to use it. - Thank you.
We will be coming home late.
So I feel more comfortable knowing that you and your friends are here.
It could be because it's the end of the year and everyone is busy.
Even in this neighborhood...
some thieves have been breaking into houses.
Well, if the three of you are being loud, the house is safe.
- Yes, thank you very much. - No problem.
Well, it's too bad that you can't come with us...
but have a good time too, Kotoko-chan!
Yes!
Hurry, let's go!
- Yes. - Let's go!
- We are leaving! - Have a good time!
Irie-kun in his suit...
I bet he would look so good.
Party, huh?
May I have this dance?
I would love to.
Oh, no, no, girls' night!
It's a girls' night!
Girls' night with Jinko and Satomi!
Oh, over there.
So cute!
I love Christmas!
What? It's so long.
How long is this?
I didn't think this would be so long!
This is Santa.
What should I wish for a Christmas present this year?
[Merry Christmas]
Alright.
I was supposed to be working with Irie-kun right now.
But why did this happen?
Merry Christmas!
But, what a coincidence!
Who knew you were working at this restaurant on Christmas Eve?
Oh, oh, oh, oh...
Would you like to have dinner with me after work?
You are already having dinner now...
Moreover, dinner for two.
Excuse me, Miss. More water, please!
Miss... Yuko Matsumoto-san.
May I have more water, please?
I wish the person I was waiting for was Irie-kun.
They should be here soon.
Hello, Jinko? What's up?
Sorry, Kotoko.
Narasaki-kun's live concert in Sendai was cancelled due to the heavy snow.
And he hitchhiked back to Tokyo just for me.
Because the trains weren't running, he hitchhiked!
I can't just leave Narasaki-kun alone and go to the party.
So only this time, please allow me to choose my boyfriend!
Okay. I will tell Satomi.
I'm sure it's okay.
Under this circumstance, you can't help it.
Please say hello to Narasaki-kun.
I guess I will have a good time with Satomi.
Hello? What's going on, Satomi?
Sorry, Kotoko!
Ryo was lying about today's part-time job.
He just showed up at my door with a bouquet of roses.
He's been planning this to surprise me.
He even made a reservation for a restaurant a long time ago.
This is the real 'surprise,' isn't it?
I'm sorry, but...
I see. I will have a good time with Jinko.
I'm so sorry. I will treat both of you next time.
No worries. Just have fun.
Thank you.
In the end, I've been betrayed...
If I knew this was going to happen, I should have gone to Mr. Irie's party.
That's right. I should go to the party now!
Jinko and Satomi had plans with their boyfriends suddenly.
So I'm here.
See? Didn't I tell you?
You can't trust girl friends.
You even get betrayed by your friends, Stupid Kotoko!
If you are like that, Big Brother will hate you.
No, no, no, no, no...
Oh no, no, no, no, no...
It's too uncool.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
- Well, please take care the rest. - Yes, Boss.
We only have one reservation left. We can handle it by ourselves.
Yes.
But I've never had such a busy day like today since I started working here.
You can't underestimate Christmas, huh?
- They're here. - Welcome.
Welcome.
Thank you.
This restaurant has stars on the Chemilin Guide.
This Japanese restaurant serves foods that are traditional and...
innovative like Neo-Japonisme. It has a really good reputation.
Oh really?
You have such a great taste, Ryo!
Cool!
Thanks.
Is it you, Satomi?
Kin-chan, what are you doing here?
I see. Is this Kotoko's father's restaurant?
You know the owner?
Wow, that's awesome Satomi.
You got me this time.
Aren't you supposed to have a party with Kotoko?
Where is Kotoko?
Sorry, Kin-chan. My boyfriend came suddenly to pick me up.
- Ryo Takamiya... - So Kotoko is alone right now?
No, she is with Jinko.
I'm sure they are going wild right now.
I see.
- Wow, it looks delicious. - It does.
It's vegetable and prawn tempura. Enjoy.
- It's cool to have Japanese for Christmas. - Right?
It's very you, Ryo.
Hey, Jinko.
What was that sound?
I'm helping with Narasaki-kun's performance.
What?
I though you were having a party with Kotoko!
Actually Narasaki-kun came back from Sendai for me.
But Kotoko is having a party with Satomi.
Oh if that's the case, it's okay then.
Enjoy, Merry Christmas!
'Love, love, love.'
'Koi (Love), koi, koi.'
'I'm in love, love, love...'
'Love, love, love.'
But you really can't trust girl friends...
It's Christmas Eve after all.
Christmas with Irie-kun.
My stomach...
Jinko and Satomi were supposed to bring the cake and chicken.
All I have is dry food.
Salt flavored ramen noodles...
It's Christmas Eve, everyone!
What are you doing now?
- Having a nice dinner with your lover? - Really tasty.
I can't imagine someone is possibly having a lonely dinner.
I don't think anyone like that exists.
If someone like that does exist, she must have some personality problems.
Anyway Christmas sure is fun.
Everywhere you go, there is Christmas spirit.
It's too much! I can see everything in your brain!
I feel so empty.
Huh? What was that?
Even in this neighborhood, some thieves have been breaking into houses.
It can't be.
But it's possible since the Irie family is rich.
What should I do?
That's it!
Thief!
You, you, you!
What are you doing?
Irie-kun?
S..sorry. Are you okay?
He looks so good.
What is it?
Well, you look so nice but you got hit in the head...
And on top of that, it's your own home...
You are the one who did it!
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, Irie-kun.
I heard a noise at the door from outside...
so I thought you were a thief.
I was trying to get in with my apartment key.
Geez, you hit me pretty hard.
I'm sorry.
By the way, what about your father's party?
You didn't go?
I did. But I left in the middle of it.
All I was doing was saying hello to the clients. I was so bored.
I'm sure my father is furious now.
How about you?
I thought you were having a party with your friends?
Well, both Jinko and Satomi had plans with their boyfriends suddenly.
I see. Your friendships are pretty firm, huh?
Don't say that...
Huh? What's this smell?
Oh...this?
Chicken?
Are those for me?
No way.
I was hungry.
It was a buffet party and I couldn't eat much.
I only had a bowl of instant noodles myself.
Phew, it was a tough day.
We worked very hard.
- Let's finish for today. - Yes.
- Um... excuse me, Bro? - Hmm?
There is something that I want to do.
Is it okay if I stay here a little longer?
Sure.
Thank you very much.
Alright...
[Merry Christmas, Kotoko]
I'm having dinner with Irie-kun alone on Christmas Eve.
Oh, that's right.
I prepared these for Jinko and Satomi.
It's really Christmas now.
Really?
I think this is my first time since I was old enough to remember.
You see, my mother passed away when I was small.
My father always had to work at the restaurant until midnight on Christmas Eve.
I did have parties with my friends, but...
I've never spent Christmas with my family.
Although it was a coincidence...
I could spend my first real Christmas with Irie-kun.
It was like a dream.
This might be the best Christmas present that I've ever gotten in my life.
'Love, love...' 'Love, love, love...'
- Satomi. - Hmm?
Merry Christmas.
- What? Is this for real? - It is.
Welcome. Would you like to try this?
Welcome.
- Santa! - Yes?
- Santa's... - Oh, I see. This way please.
It's right here.
I found it!
It was the last one.
- I'm glad you could get one. - Thank you!
Alright!
I'm going to get a cake.
This is such a wonderful Christmas.
It's a shame that there is no cake.
I think I can even get one at a convenience store.
We have one.
What?
A cake.
Merry Christmas!
Really? But why? Why?
Is it from Santa?
Don't be ridiculous.
Then is it from you?
Who else can it be?
Could it be that you knew I was home and you bought this for me?
How can you be so overly self-conscious?
My coworker was begging me to buy this.
She couldn't get off work unless she sold the last one.
Just wait, Kotoko. I am bringing you delicious food!
Merry Christmas!
Now make a wish...
That's a birthday cake.
Huh? Really?
I'll surprise her!
Irie-kun, thank you.
It wasn't for you.
But the size of this cake is for two people.
Just a coincidence.
You can have this Santa, okay?
It doesn't matter to me.
Why is it so dark?
Hey, you should make a wish anyway!
It's okay!
Then, you make one.
Can I?
Subtitles by DramaFever
Starring Honoko Miki
Starring Yuki Furukawa
Starring Yuki Yamada
Original Comic "Itazurana Kiss" by Kaoru Tada
Executive Producers Katuski Yoshiharu (SPO Entertainment Inc)
Executive Producers Kenji Nishibuchi (Fuji Television Network, Inc.)
Executive Producers Yoshikuni Murata (Hakuhodo DY Media Partners Incorporated)
Executive Producers Takeshi Moriya (Atmovie Inc.)
Planning Yuki Sakurai (SPO Entertainment Inc.)
Opening Song 'Update' by Sabão
Ending Song 'Takaramono (Thanks for All)' by Sabão
Script Uiko Miura
Producer Takeshi Moriya
Director Koji Kawano
Production by Atmovie Inc.
Presented by "Itazurana Kiss-Love in TOKYO" Partners
You'll marry into Irie's family?
No way!
Congratulations on advancing to the second year of college!
Another rival just entered the college!
It's time for you to challenge.
I think you can be a good owner.
I think she will be the perfect wife for you!
That's enough.
That's why I don't want to stay in this house.
Irie-kun!
Why didn't you say that to your father?
Don't tell this to anyone, okay?
You want to be together with someone that you really love...