Andante is more bittersweet and slower paced than Hometown, but both drama's deal with loss and grief and healing. The male lead in Andante is a teenager who needs to grow and mature while the male lead in Hometown is an adult in need of healing from past trauma. The female lead in Andante is a struggling young woman needing help with carrying her burdens while the female lead in Hometown is a bit selfish and self-absorbed and needing to grow as a person. Both dramas portray romantic relationships that grow the people in them in different ways.
Takasaka Aoi lived happily with his wife, Mitsuki, and their son Ren. But one day, during a medical examination, he was told he had only three months to live. Encouraged by his beloved wife, Aoi decided to fight the disease. But when Aoi left, Mitsuki took out her smartphone and made a call. "Ken-chan. Aoi-kun is really going to die!" Mitsuki's true nature gradually becomes clear. With only three months to spare, Aoi must uncover Mitsuki's true identity in order to protect Ren!
