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EP 1Kotoko from F-Class confesses to top A-Class student Irie and faces harsh rejection.
Apr 5, 2008Kotoko, a student from the lowly F-Class, harbors feelings for Irie, the top-ranked student in A-Class. After years of hesitation, she gathers the courage to confess, but he bluntly rejects her, claiming to hate stupid girls and admitting he never read her letter. Shortly after, an earthquake strikes Tokyo, damaging only her home. A friend of her father offers assistance, leading to an unexpected situation where Kotoko ends up living at Irie's house. This series of events forces the two students into close proximity despite their previous interactions and the initial rejection.
EP 2Kotoko blackmails Irie with a childhood photo to secure tutoring for the upcoming exam.
Apr 10, 2008Irie initially treats Kotoko with disdain, refusing to assist her when she is pushed off a train. To force him to tutor her, Kotoko threatens to release an embarrassing childhood photograph unless she achieves a top 50 score. During their study sessions, their relationship improves, and Irie’s mother provides Kotoko with a good luck charm. Although Kotoko misses the train again, Irie helps her this time. She successfully reaches the 50th rank, while Irie places first. Upon opening the charm, Kotoko discovers a picture of them sleeping together while studying. Her friends tease Irie about this, causing him to angrily confront Kotoko.
EP 3Irie reads Kotoko's confession letter during the school sports festival relay race.
Apr 17, 2008Kotoko falls asleep holding a confession letter, which Irie reads after entering her room. At the school sports festival, the two compete in a relay race. Irie crosses the finish line just as Kotoko is pushed and run over. Kin becomes angry while Irie carries her to the nurse. Irie recites the letter, but Kotoko slaps him before he reaches the part where she admits her love. Kin then enters to boast about his feelings for Kotoko. Irie responds that feelings can change, noting that someone you hate might become someone you love.
EP 4Summer Vacation Rescue and Diary Interference
Apr 24, 2008Kotoko, Irie, and friends visit Waterland. Irie buys ice cream while Yuuki sinks in the pool, prompting Kotoko to save him. Irie overhears the rescue, returns, and approves of Kotoko’s actions. Later, Kotoko suffers a leg cramp on a water slide, giving Irie the chance to save her from drowning. After dinner, Kotoko struggles with summer homework. She sneaks into Irie’s room to copy answers but finds Yuuki’s diary describing her as an annoying dummy. She alters the entry, then seeks Irie’s homework. Irie notices, teases her, pretends to want sex, and mutters that a genius can become a monster. He then reconciles by helping her with her studies.
EP 5Class F's Winter Battle Crucial Moment
May 1, 2008With final exams approaching next week, Class F students face college admission consequences. Kotoko persuades Naoki to tutor the entire group, leveraging his prior help with her studies, much to Irie's irritation. Naoki's guidance enables most students to pass, except Kinnosuke, who refuses assistance from Irie due to pride. On Christmas Day, the class pools resources to buy Irie a gift, resulting in a Kotoko doll. Meanwhile, Kotoko works diligently as a waitress to purchase her own present for Irie. The episode highlights the group's academic struggles and their distinct approaches to celebrating the holiday while navigating their interpersonal dynamics and educational pressures.
EP 6Kotoko's health crisis forces Irie to skip his Tokyo University entrance exam on Valentine's Day.
May 8, 2008With Valentine's Day approaching, Irie's mother assists Kotoko in preparing homemade chocolate, but she fails to deliver them. Naoki proceeds to take the entrance exam for Tokyo University while Kotoko travels to the venue to accompany him. The situation deteriorates when Kotoko's health declines sharply, prompting Irie to abandon his test and rush her to the hospital. Feeling responsible for jeopardizing Irie's academic prospects, Kotoko attempts to leave the Irie household. Irie stops her, revealing he intended to attend the same college as her because he finds her interesting. Kotoko decides to remain, but when she offers more chocolate, Irie declines, stating he dislikes sweet foods.
EP 7Naoki chooses school escalator after Tokyo University exam failure, leading to heated class dinner confrontation.
May 15, 2008After failing Tokyo University entrance exams, Naoki opts for the school's escalator system. Following graduation, F and A classes meet during farewell dinners. Naoki humiliates Kotoko publicly, prompting her to reveal a childhood photo of Irie dressed as a girl. Irie drags Kotoko into a dark alley for an argument. Kotoko declares she will forget Irie, who challenges her to try. He then kisses her, sticks out his tongue, says "Serves you right," and leaves. This sequence resolves the tension between the characters through a sudden, aggressive romantic gesture following the public embarrassment and subsequent private confrontation in the alleyway.
EP 8Kotoko struggles to move past her kiss with Irie on her first day of college.
May 22, 2008On her first day of college, Kotoko finds it difficult to forget her kiss with Irie. Although she believes she has secured a place in Naoki's heart, an obstacle appears in the form of Yuko Matsumoto, who is described as smart, beautiful, and talented. Upon discovering that Yuko Matsumoto and Irie have joined the tennis club, Kotoko decides to join the club as well to compete with them. This development introduces a new challenge to her romantic pursuits and social standing within the campus environment.
EP 9Kotoko struggles in tennis club while Naoki rejects her date with Yuko Matsumoto
May 29, 2008Kotoko regrets joining the tennis club due to grueling practices and painful injuries. She hopes these hardships will be worthwhile if Naoki attends sessions, but he does not appear. Kotoko gathers courage to invite Naoki to a romantic movie, yet he declines. Undeterred, she attends the film alone, only to discover Naoki is present with Yuko Matsumoto. This unexpected encounter leaves Kotoko shocked and questions her ability to compete for his attention amidst her athletic struggles and romantic rejection.
EP 10Kotoko faces eviction from the Irie household and returns after a medical emergency.
Jun 5, 2008Kotoko's father determines they have overstayed their welcome, prompting Kotoko to leave the Irie residence. She worries about losing her advantage in winning Naoki's heart. The following day, she visits the Irie house and hears a crash, discovering the Irie's younger brother suffering from severe stomach pain and vomiting. He is hospitalized and released one week later. Following these events, the episode concludes with Kotoko moving back in with the Irie family, reversing the earlier departure.
EP 11Naoki contemplates his future while Kotoko and Sudou visit Romance Village during spring break.
Jun 12, 2008Naoki reflects on his career path and the trajectory of the family enterprise. During spring break, Kotoko and Sudou travel to Romance Village to spend more time with Naoki and Matsumoto. The trip proves less romantic than anticipated. Kotoko experiences a dream in which Irie kisses her, while Yuuki is observed hiding behind a tree near her sleeping location. The visit to the village does not meet the expectations of a romantic getaway, leading to unexpected interactions and revelations among the group during their stay.
EP 12Irie Rejects Inheritance for Medicine, Kotoko Accepts Kin's Proposal
Jun 26, 2008Irie informs his father that he refuses to take over the family business, preferring instead to pursue a career as a doctor. This revelation triggers a heart attack in Irie's father. While company employees visit the hospitalized senior in the hospital, one of them requests a marriage interview with Irie. Consequently, Irie meets Chris and decides to marry her. Kotoko overhears Irie telling oba-chan that he likes Chris and decides to give up on him. She then goes on a date with Kin, who officially proposes to her.
EP 13Kotoko faces Kin's proposal while Irie deals with family tensions and Chris.
Jul 3, 2008Kotoko consults her father regarding marriage to Kin, agreeing to leave Irie’s residence. Meanwhile, Irie introduces Chris to his family, where Oba-chan displays hostility and Yuuki accuses Irie of loving someone else. Oba expresses distress to her hospitalized husband, believing Irie loves Kotoko, a sentiment Yuuki reinforces. Kotoko skips tennis to answer Kin’s proposal but hesitates. Kin becomes angry, threatening to make her forget Irie, and grabs her. Kotoko cries out Irie’s name, causing Kin to collapse in tears as she flees into the rain.
EP 14Irie Confesses Love and Marries Kotoko After Rain Encounter
Jul 10, 2008Guilt-ridden Kotoko meets Irie in the rain, who questions her feelings for Kinnosuke. Irie angrily asserts that she only loves him, prompting a tearful Kotoko to claim she has no choice. Irie kisses her, correcting that it is their third kiss, and they walk home holding hands. He subsequently announces his proposal to the Irie family and Kotoko's father. After securing permission, Irie resolves matters with his father Chris, Kinnosuke, and Chris' father. Irie's mother accelerates the wedding, leading to a marriage within two weeks of the proposal, which annoys Irie.
EP 15Honeymoon Panic!
Jul 17, 2008Newlyweds Kotoko and Naoki travel to Hawaii for their honeymoon, where they meet fellow couple Horiuchi Mary and Takumi. Mary attempts to sabotage Kotoko and Naoki’s relationship by constantly inviting Naoki along on her activities, causing distress for both couples. On the final day, Kotoko proposes they spend time alone, but Mary feigns illness to summon Naoki. During the examination, Naoki touches Mary’s stomach, triggering Kotoko’s jealousy and leading to a heated argument where Naoki criticizes her behavior. Hurt, Kotoko flees. Mary confesses her manipulative intentions to Naoki, who rejects her. Takumi returns, hears Mary’s threat to separate the couple, and slaps her, earning her respect. Naoki eventually finds Kotoko, and the pair reconciles, ending the episode with a kiss in bed.
EP 16Kotoko helps Chris win Kinnosuke's heart while facing a pregnancy scare and test results.
Jul 26, 2008Chris prepares to return to England but retains feelings for Kinnosuke. Kotoko assists by organizing a birthday party, which goes awry and hurts Chris. Kinnosuke later confesses his feelings and rushes to the airport, where Chris returns to kiss him. Meanwhile, Kotoko experiences morning sickness, leading Oba to suspect pregnancy. Naoki takes her to a doctor, who rules out pregnancy. Naoki then reminds her of her test results, which she had forgotten to check. She discovers she passed with the highest score among all candidates. True to his word, Naoki takes Kotoko on a date to celebrate her achievement.
EP 17Kotoko's Nursing School Friends Discover Her Secret Marriage to Naoki
Aug 2, 2008On her first day of nursing school, Kotoko befriends Kikyou Motoki, Shinagawa Marina, Kamogari Keita, and Ogura Tomoko. She learns that Marina, Motoki, and Tomoko love Naoki and dislike his wife, Kotoko. Pretending not to be Naoki's spouse, Kotoko joins their scheme to identify the mysterious woman. When Naoki arrives with Mastumoto Yuuko, the trio assumes Yuuko is the wife and abandons their pursuit, leaving Kotoko upset. The next day, Naoki visits Kotoko's classroom, shocking her friends who then realize Kotoko is indeed Naoki's wife. Their sudden joy insults Kotoko. During dinner, a drunk Kotoko falls asleep after arguing with Keita. Keita later confronts Naoki for neglecting Kotoko, then blushes while practicing blood pressure on Kotoko, revealing his feelings. Naoki observes them laughing together and becomes jealous.
EP 18Keita confronts Naoki over his treatment of Kotoko while Irie watches her sleep.
Aug 9, 2008Kotoko faints during a nursing practice autopsy, prompting Keita to save her. While resting, Keita feels an urge to kiss Kotoko, which Naoki witnesses and confronts him about. Keita dismisses Naoki, believing he lacks respect for Kotoko. Meanwhile, Irie stares at the unconscious Kotoko until interrupted by a nurse. Upon waking, Kotoko returns home with Keita and encounters Irie’s mother. Naoki’s mother observes Keita’s chivalry compared to Naoki’s coldness and investigates him. She discovers Keita is a kind person, leading her to believe others would prefer him. The episode concludes with Keita expressing concern for Kotoko’s safety with Naoki and asking her to leave him for her own good.
EP 19Irie confronts his jealousy and proposes to Chris while resolving conflicts with Kotoko.
Aug 16, 2008Irie ignores Kotoko due to jealousy over Keita. During lunch, Chris is burned by oil, prompting Kinnosuke to propose to her, which she accepts after overcoming insecurity. Upset by Irie’s neglect, Kotoko throws books at him, accusing him of caring less than Keita. Irie slaps her, causing her to flee to Tomoko’s house. Kotoko’s father discusses her late mother with Irie. The next day, Keita asks Kotoko to live with him and confesses his love, urging her not to return to someone who does not love her. Irie arrives, admitting his jealousy and inability to handle such emotions, but asks to stay with Kotoko. She accepts, and the school cheers as Keita leaves. Later, Irie and Kotoko share a kiss in their bedroom.
EP 20Kotoko recites the pledge while Moto disguises as a nurse and later meets a familiar celebrity.
Aug 23, 2008Kotoko is chosen to recite the Nightingale Pledge after Moto declines due to gender restrictions. She struggles to memorize it until Moto reveals his desire to be a female nurse, leading them to scheme for him to wear a uniform at the ceremony. Despite the head nurse’s objection, the class supports Moto, allowing him to be capped. Kotoko delivers the pledge perfectly, and Irie arrives late to apologize and hug her. Four years later, Kotoko works as a nurse, running errands for a difficult patient who falsely accuses her of stealing photos of Irie. She observes Keita’s patient harboring unrequited feelings. Later, nurses spot movie star Nobuhiro in the waiting area. When Kotoko confronts him for being rude, he hugs her and claims to miss her, leaving her shocked and unfamiliar with him.
EP 21Yuuki reconnects with hospitalized friend Non, who has changed due to loneliness.
Aug 30, 2008Nobuhiro is revealed to be Non, a childhood friend of Yuuki from the time she was hospitalized. Due to the isolation of growing up in a medical facility, Non has undergone significant personal changes. Kotoko steps in to communicate with him, successfully bridging the emotional gap. Through her efforts, Non comes to understand the extent of the support and affection provided by those around him, helping him recognize the people who care for his well-being.
EP 22Kotoko's Birthday Celebration and Irie's Shocking Question
Sep 6, 2008On Kotoko's birthday, Irie takes her out for the evening, displaying affectionate behavior. They spend the night at the hospital due to numerous emergencies, with Kotoko remaining despite showing signs of fever. Upon returning home in the morning, Oba-chan expresses concern over Kotoko's appearance. While Kotoko believes she has a slight fever, Irie pauses the group and asks if she is pregnant. This revelation causes Oba-chan and Yuuki to react with shock, shouting in disbelief. The episode concludes on a cliffhanger following this unexpected question.
EP 23Kotoko confirms pregnancy while navigating jealousy and family reactions
Sep 13, 2008Kotoko’s three-month pregnancy is confirmed, prompting a celebration where Irie expresses his happiness despite her insecurities. Kotoko’s friends sow doubt, leading her to spy on Irie’s interactions with a young nurse and patient Yuuko Matsumoto. Her jealousy intensifies when she sees him using affectionate terms, but Sudo-senpai interrupts the tension. Meanwhile, Kin’s mother visits to propose a marriage between Kin and Chris in England, which Kin refuses. At the hospital, Yuuko’s refusal to rest leads to a physical altercation with Sudo. Back home, Oba-san confronts Irie with photos of his conversations with other nurses. Kotoko reassures him, but their moment is interrupted when she realizes the baby is moving, shifting the focus to their growing family.
EP 24Kotoko’s Pregnancy Journey and the Birth of Baby Kotomi
Sep 20, 2008Kotoko discovers Chris is three months pregnant and hides her own worsening health from Irie, who is focused on his thesis. Despite refusing early maternity leave, she collapses on subway steps due to overexertion and is hospitalized. One month later, she insists Irie attend pregnancy classes with Kin and Chris, where she goes into labor. While Irie is forced to operate on Matsumoto, who is coughing up blood, Kotoko gives birth to a daughter named Kotomi. Four years later, Kotoko and Kotomi are depicted as rivals for Irie's affection, highlighting the complex family dynamics that have developed since the birth.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Itazura na Kiss have?
- Itazura na Kiss has 25 episodes.
- When did Itazura na Kiss come out?
- Itazura na Kiss came out in 2008.
- Which studio made Itazura na Kiss?
- Itazura na Kiss was produced by TMS Entertainment.
- Who directed Itazura na Kiss?
- Itazura na Kiss was directed by Osamu Yamasaki.
- Is Itazura na Kiss finished?
- Current status of Itazura na Kiss: Finished.