The Proper Way to Write Love - Season 1

First aired: 7/14/2025 8 episodes

Hiro, now a hairstylist, crosses paths with his former high school rival who doesn’t recognize him — and suddenly confesses his love. What begins as a plan for revenge slowly unfolds into a clumsy, bittersweet romance.

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Episodes

1. How to Reunite

Aired: 7/14/2025

A former school bully shows up at Hiro's salon and suddenly confesses his love. So Hiro agrees to date him—just to get revenge. But waking up to find him already in his room? That wasn't part of the plan.

2. How to Take Revenge

Aired: 7/21/2025

Hiro reluctantly agrees to go on a date with the persistent Natsuo planning to make it the “perfect” revenge date. But nothing goes as planned—until an unexpected stop at a flower park brings back old memories… and unexpected feelings.

3. How to Confront

Aired: 7/28/2025

Hiro and Kiryu must face off in a test to represent their company. Confident at first, Hiro starts to feel the pressure after seeing Kiryu’s detailed hair designs. Then, Kiryu shows up at Hiro’s place unannounced...

4. How to Give a Gift

Aired: 8/4/2025

After the contest, Hiro agrees to reward Natsuo with a date. Expecting something outrageous, he's surprised by a simple walk. But when Natsuo gets too close and Hiro pushes him away, the date takes an unexpected turn—leaving Hiro with a sudden realization.

5. How to Deal with a Rival in Love

Aired: 8/11/2025

On his birthday, Hiro grants Natsuki’s wish for a kiss. The next day, he feels uneasy when Oribe, Natsuki’s former crush, asks to be alone with him. The tension grows when Natsuki calls Oribe “fragile, unlike Hiro.”

6. How to Hide an Injury

Aired: 8/18/2025

Hiro learns he was Natsuo’s first love and can’t stop thinking about it. Distracted, he gets hurt, and Natsuo shows up to care for him. Living under the same roof brings them closer—until news from the hospital changes everything.

7. How to Face the Past

Aired: 8/25/2025

Hiro gives Natsuo a spare key, but a reunion invite stirs painful memories. Refusing to go, Hiro leaves for work—until Natsuo, staying behind, makes a discovery that could change everything.

8. The Proper Way to Write Love

Aired: 9/1/2025

Hiro reveals to Natsuo that he had been dating him as part of a high school revenge plan, leaving Natsuo shocked. While apart, Hiro takes on cutting popular influencer RaMu’s hair—but an accident news from Aoi changes everything…