Ripe for the Picking
An unassuming office lady decides to finally get the relationship experience she lacks. But dating means dealing with men and her inner struggles. ~~ Adapted from the manga series "Uri wo Waru" (瓜を破る) by Itakura Azusa (板倉梓).
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Seasons & Episodes
1. Episode 1
Thirty-two-year-old Maiko Kosaka is frustrated by her lack of sexual experience. After reuniting with her ex-boyfriend, she makes a bold request.
2. Episode 2
A depressed Kosaka receives some misguided advice about maintaining balance from her coworker Nana Somei — whose own life slowly begins to crumble.
3. Episode 3
Hara opens up to Kosaka about his sexuality. Somei receives a message from her ex-boyfriend Kiyokawa, who is now a successful manga author.
4. Episode 4
On the way home from the retro game café, Kosaka asks Kagiya out for dinner. Misono takes her work frustrations out on her boyfriend, Makoto.
5. Episode 5
Unable to contact Makoto, Misono realizes that her irritation is making her miserable. She receives some encouragement from an unexpected source.
6. Episode 6
Kosaka worries she has ruined any potential relationship with Kagiya. The insecure Kodaira goes out to dinner with a man she met through a dating app.
7. Episode 7
Kagiya opens up to Kosaka about his dashed hopes of becoming a professional shogi player. Meanwhile, Kodaira meets up with an attractive young man.
8. Episode 8
Kosaka is assigned to lead a new project at work, complicating her plans to see Kagiya again. Kodaira's date with Toya takes an unexpected turn.
9. Episode 9
After hearing her coworkers' views on love, Kosaka realizes she hasn't told Kagiya how she feels and goes to see him at his workplace.
