Beautiful Life (Season 1)

I always thought it was two people.

Kyoko's, a wheelchair-bound librarian, first meeting with her hairdresser leads to more encounters as Kyoko starts to like him because he treats her normally despite her condition.

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    Wheelchair Love (Episode 1)

    Air date: 2000-01-16

    Runtime: 54 min

    Overview: After getting into a traffic argument with a woman, hair stylist Shuji arrives at the same destination as her — and makes an unexpected discovery.

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    Two People's Dreams (Episode 2)

    Air date: 2000-01-23

    Runtime: 54 min

    Overview: Hoping to become a top stylist at Hot Lip, Shuji visits the library to think up a new hairstyle. Kyoko tries to understand her feelings towards him.

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    Night Kiss (Episode 3)

    Air date: 2000-01-30

    Runtime: 54 min

    Overview: Having unwittingly leaked Shuji's new haircut design to his biggest rival, Kyoko attempts to make up for it by researching popular hairstyles.

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    I Want to See You (Episode 4)

    Air date: 2000-02-06

    Runtime: 54 min

    Overview: Shuji rushes to the library to tell Kyoko he has been promoted at the salon but is shocked to discover she has left on a sudden overseas trip.

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    Cold Rain (Episode 5)

    Air date: 2000-02-13

    Runtime: 54 min

    Overview: Shuji learns that fame comes at a price as a surge of customer bookings and interview requests begin to drive a wedge between him and Kyoko.

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    Love Rival (Episode 6)

    Air date: 2000-02-20

    Runtime: 54 min

    Overview: After Shuji gets injured during the live event, Kyoko feels personally responsible and grapples with anxiety about her inadequacy as his partner.

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    Distance of the Heart (Episode 7)

    Air date: 2000-02-27

    Runtime: 54 min

    Overview: Kyoko invites Shuji to meet her family but an overly protective Masao is suspicious of his true intentions. Later, she sees Shuji with Satsuki.

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    Truth (Episode 8)

    Air date: 2000-03-05

    Runtime: 54 min

    Overview: Unable to trust Shuji, Kyoko visits a gallery to spy on Satsuki but suffers a painful fall. Shuji learns about the full extent of Kyoko’s illness.

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    Your Life (Episode 9)

    Air date: 2000-03-12

    Runtime: 54 min

    Overview: Shuji gives Kyoko a key to his apartment, opening the door to a brighter future together — until some concerning news threatens their happiness.

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    Some Kind of Wonderful (Episode 10)

    Air date: 2000-03-19

    Runtime: 54 min

    Overview: Worried about Kyoko’s upcoming re-examination, Shuji struggles to remain focused at work. Meanwhile, Sachie gives Masao some surprising news.

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    To the Future (Episode 11)

    Air date: 2000-03-26

    Runtime: 54 min

    Overview: Despite Kyoko's diagnosis and Shuji’s work dilemma, the young lovers resolve to live positively and enjoy the time they have left together.

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