okan

This is a story about two separate people who are unfulfilled in their relationships. Both have partners who do not want to have sex with them, and after being together for years, their relationships feel shallow. By chance, the two come into contact with each other and can be honest about their desires and thoughts. They end up being coworkers and start a physical relationship. After feeling rejected by both of their partners, they feel that their new relationship together is more honest and real, and they end up together.

This drama is an odd one for me. The kissing and romantic scenes suffice, considering this is a 7-episode drama. Still, I feel that the drama is focused on the two people as individuals with their relationship struggles, and the final pairing feels more like a band-aid or rebound rather than a fresh and new love. This could be seen as a more "realistic" or mature take on a BL story, but it does put the focus more on adult struggles rather than love between two men.

I do recommend this as a watch, but I would put it on a lower priority since there are so many great Japanese BLs already.