Haruka Ayase
Amemiya Hotaru
Series
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Synopsis
Hotaru works for a famous interior design company. It's a glamorous job, but Hotaru's private life is totally the opposite of glamorous. She lives alone, and when she isn't working, she's mostly lazing about her rented house in training wear. She's really not interested in doing anything, much less dating. "I'd rather lay around than fool around," is her motto. One day her landlord's son comes to inspect the rental property, not knowing that someone is living there. He is shocked at the mess, but not as shocked as Hotaru, as he turn's out to be her fastidious boss, Takano.
Episodes
Season 1
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1. I'd Rather Sleep at Home Than Fall in Love... Has a Dried Fish Woman Fallen in Love!?Now viewing2007-07-1146mGet ready to become familiar with the term 'himono onna.' It means 'dried fish woman' and describe a home-buddy woman who is a slob in private, does not take care of her place, drinks alcohol on her own and - is discovered as such by her manager who more or less moves in accidentally.
2. Putting Your Life on the Line for Love. Love Emails with the Dried Fish Woman2007-07-1846mHotaru and her manager are now sharing an apartment, but not sharing a table, refrigerator or wine. They are also not sharing the cheese it seems. Nonetheless, they are starting to share a few secrets, tips and history. In the meanwhile, Hotaru attracts the attention of the office's hip designer even more by supporting his idea and even goes one step, no two steps further. She has competition however.
3. Is Love Impossible for a Dried Fish Woman!?2007-07-2546mHotaru and Teshima seem to be getting closer. Hotaru even receives a small gift from Teshima. The latter does a good job redecorating and rejuvenating a favourite bakery. In the meantime, there is a playful ceremony to set up couples within the office and Hotaru may have accidentally helped her manager's divorce along - much to his chagrin.
4. Dried Fish Woman, Is Love and Work at the Same Time Impossible!?2007-08-0146mHotaru is given two big chances and she only converts one. She is offered her first chance at a design and representing the firm and the opportunity to be with Teshima on a date. She handles one opportunity with gusto and another in her usual very clumsy way. The manager sets up an appointment with his estranged wife. In the meantime, the product placement continues with beer for all occasions.
5. The Dried Fish Woman Finally Confesses! The God of Love Has Descended Upon Her2007-08-0846mAfter being locked in a room with Teshima by the god of love (or was that the manager or perhaps a salesperson?) Hotaru finally drums up the courage to profess her true feelings to him. Her rival has not given up, but she has taken an important step and is determined not to be a himono-onna 'dried fish woman' for much longer. The manager, however, seems to have lost his wife for good.
6. A Dried Fish Woman's Kiss... First Trouble of a Cherished Love2007-08-1546mWith courage comes results. Another cliche: good things come to those who wait. Yet another cliche: third time's the charm. The two co-workers go on one date, but it is awkward. The second one is uncomfortable. The third one is it and there are not any intruders either. The manager mails in his divorce papers, but is caught by an employee regarding his living arrangement. Two other co-workers are only half clicking.
7. Belly Fat Is Scary!! A Dried Fish Woman's Overnight Date2007-08-2246mThe two are now going steady. A sleepover is aborted, but another one is in the making. The two are now on a first name basis, which shows they are getting closer. Hotaru aims to reduce her body fat to be more attractive. There is not once, but twice a misunderstanding regarding the manager and his junior living together. With the manager's divorce complete his wife Miyuuki is over for closure.
8. The Dried Fish Woman Finally Comes Out... And at That Moment He...2007-08-2946mWatch for fireworks - both of the actual and relationship kind. Hotaru is asked to move in with her new man and she accepts especially because he accepts the jerseys, newspapers and all. He has two older sisters and is used to it after all. The manager is helping, but seems to admit to some feelings of his own. Will anything change however when the man actually sees his himono onna?
9. Which One Is It Tomorrow!? A Dried Fish Woman's Unbelievable Love Triangle2007-09-0546mThere is a major revelation and the cat is out of the bag. The boyfriend is in Hong Kong and soon enough finds his girlfriend in too cosy an encounter with the manager. Then things become worse when the house-mates are found out and the manager's true feelings are revealed after Hotaru is rescued following her being locked in. The couple move in together.
10. Can You Find Love Even If You Sleep at Home!? The Ultimate Dried Fish Woman's Love Story...2007-09-1246mIt is a busy time at work and at home. Hotaru as moved in with Teshima, but the truth that has eluded them both rears its head. They give it a shot, but he is weak and honest and she does her best, but cannot stop the roll of reality. The manager assigns Hotaru extra responsibilities and she comes through and, by the end of the final episode, it is again summer and they are back where they started.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Kazuki Kato
Makoto Teshima
Naohito Fujiki
Seiichi Takano
Tomohiro Ichikawa
Matsushoji Goya
Osamu Mukai
Seno Kazuma
Ken Yasuda
Futatsugi Shouji
Takuya Ide
Umeda Shota
Momoka Ishii
Asada Chinatsu
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How many seasons does Hotaru no Hikari: It's Only a Little Light in My Life have?
Hotaru no Hikari: It's Only a Little Light in My Life has 2 seasons and 21 episodes.
When did Hotaru no Hikari: It's Only a Little Light in My Life first air?
Hotaru no Hikari: It's Only a Little Light in My Life first aired in 2007.
Is Hotaru no Hikari: It's Only a Little Light in My Life still running?
Hotaru no Hikari: It's Only a Little Light in My Life's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Hotaru no Hikari: It's Only a Little Light in My Life?
Hotaru no Hikari: It's Only a Little Light in My Life is classified as Drama, Comedy.