With 3 months till 40, a lonely office worker makes a bucket list—only to find unexpected joy and love with the junior helping him check it off.
10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 (Season 1)
A Boss and His Subordinate: A Sudden Office Romance (Episode 1) 10.0
Air date: 2025-07-05
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Suzume’s secret Wishlist sparks an unexpected age-gap romance when his younger subordinate discovers it.
You’ve Got Sauce Here: The Touch of His Fingertips (Episode 2) 10.0
Air date: 2025-07-12
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: A takoyaki errand turns intimate when Keiji follows Suzume home, leading to an unexpected night together.
Sudden Rain, Wet Hair and Soft Lips (Episode 3) 10.0
Air date: 2025-07-19
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: A long-awaited date at Sea Paradise turns tender when rain interrupts, bringing Suzume and Keiji closer.
A Man Who Knows the Past Appears (Episode 4) 10.0
Air date: 2025-07-26
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Meeting Keiji’s old senior shakes Suzume’s confidence, pushing him to confront doubt with small brave changes.
Since When Has He Liked Me? (Episode 5) 10.0
Air date: 2025-08-02
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: A visit to Keiji’s sisters’ shop updates Suzume’s style and reveals the moment Keiji first began liking him.
You Were Only Planning to Eat Cake, Right? (Episode 6) 10.0
Air date: 2025-08-09
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: A friendly squash match turns charged when Keiji pulls Suzume close, blurring lines between play and desire.
A Dangerously Customized Pillow (Episode 7) 10.0
Air date: 2025-08-15
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Shopping for pillows feels like moving in, leaving Suzume unsure until a team party changes everything today.
What We Realized While Apart (Episode 8) 10.0
Air date: 2025-08-22
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: As Suzume guides a crisis from Osaka, Keiji sees his quiet strength and starts realizing his feelings.
An Unexpected Encounter (Episode 9) 10.0
Air date: 2025-08-29
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Keiji tends to sick Suzume, and after he recovers, their outing ends with an unexpected encounter today too.
Backyard Barbecue at Home (Episode 10) 10.0
Air date: 2025-09-05
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: At a home barbecue, Suzume fields tough questions on family, pushing him to rethink what future he wants.
I Don’t Want to Regret It Anymore (Episode 11) 10.0
Air date: 2025-09-12
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Distanced by Suzume, Keiji recalls old regrets and races back to him, determined not to run from love again.
Spending My Birthday with the One I Love (Episode 12) 10.0
Air date: 2025-09-19
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: On the eve of his birthday, Suzume deletes his wishlist, but memories with Keiji push him toward love again.
Seasons
Episodes 12