Beautiful Life

Episodes

Season 1, 11 episodes

Episode 1: Wheelchair Love
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- 54m
- Jan 16, 2000
After getting into a traffic argument with a woman, hair stylist Shuji arrives at the same destination as her — and makes an unexpected discovery.
Episode 2: Two People's Dreams
- 54m
- Jan 23, 2000
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.
Episode 3: Night Kiss
- 54m
- Jan 30, 2000
Having unwittingly leaked Shuji's new haircut design to his biggest rival, Kyoko attempts to make up for it by researching popular hairstyles.
Episode 4: I Want to See You
- 54m
- Feb 6, 2000
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.
Episode 5: Cold Rain
- 54m
- Feb 13, 2000
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.
Episode 6: Love Rival
- 54m
- Feb 20, 2000
After Shuji gets injured during the live event, Kyoko feels personally responsible and grapples with anxiety about her inadequacy as his partner.
Episode 7: Distance of the Heart
- 54m
- Feb 27, 2000
Kyoko invites Shuji to meet her family but an overly protective Masao is suspicious of his true intentions. Later, she sees Shuji with Satsuki.
Episode 8: Truth
- 54m
- Mar 5, 2000
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.
Episode 9: Your Life
- 54m
- Mar 12, 2000
Shuji gives Kyoko a key to his apartment, opening the door to a brighter future together — until some concerning news threatens their happiness.
Episode 10: Some Kind of Wonderful
- 54m
- Mar 19, 2000
Worried about Kyoko’s upcoming re-examination, Shuji struggles to remain focused at work. Meanwhile, Sachie gives Masao some surprising news.
Episode 11: To the Future
- 54m
- Mar 26, 2000
Despite Kyoko's diagnosis and Shuji’s work dilemma, the young lovers resolve to live positively and enjoy the time they have left together.