Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway
Overview
After a night of drowning his sorrows from unrequited love, 26-year-old salaryman Yoshida stumbles upon a high school runaway, Sayu, sitting alone by the roadside. Unable to send her back into the night, he offers her a place to stay, leading to an unconventional cohabitation. Their journey unfolds as they navigate the challenges of their age difference and personal struggles, creating a bond that is both awkward and unexpectedly touching. Amidst their daily interactions, Yoshida and Sayu find solace in each other's company, transforming their lives in ways they never anticipated.
Episodes
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1
The Teenage Girl Beneath the Lamplight
On his way back from work, a young office worker discovers a teenage girl huddled beneath a streetlight. She propositions him for companionship in re...
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2
Cell Phone
Yoshida's life is shifting rapidly as his female colleagues begin to notice him. At the same time, he attempts to buy a cellphone for Sayu, but she a...
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3
Living Together
As Yoshida adjusts to his new routine living with Sayu, those in his circle start to pick up on the shifts in his demeanor and become increasingly in...
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Part-Time Job
Sayu takes on a part-time job, which helps her forge a friendship with a new coworker. When her new friend expresses interest in visiting, Sayu begins...
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5
Reality
Gotou insists on meeting Sayu, raising questions about her true intentions. Is she aiming to eliminate a potential love rival, or does she have anoth...
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6
Starry Sky
Sayu unexpectedly crosses paths with a figure from her recent history, but his motives are far from benevolent. As she navigates this unsettling reuni...
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7
Yearning
With Sayu's family narrowing in on her location, she begins to confront the reality that her time away may be coming to an end sooner than anticipated...
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8
Summer Festival
Sayu's brother has finally found her, and she understands that her return home is imminent. This revelation prompts her to contemplate her journey; wh...
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Past
As she prepares to return home, Sayu takes a moment to share the painful memories that drove her to flee. She reveals the struggles of her past, unbur...
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10
Proof
As Sayu gets ready to head back home, Yoshida faces a tough decision. Should he allow their relationship to conclude at this point?
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11
Resolve
Yoshida tracks Sayu to her hometown in Hokkaido, where she confronts her previous struggles and starts to reconcile her past while envisioning her fut...
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12
Mother
Sayu returns to Hokkaido to face her mother, grappling with her past and contemplating the direction of her life. As she navigates their complicated ...
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13
Future
As Yoshida prepares to return to his home, Sayu faces the challenge of resuming her previous life. The question lingers: will she manage to cope with...
