Name: Hotaru No Hikari: It's Only a Little Light in My Life
Released: 2007-07-11T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Haruka Ayase, Naohito Fujiki, Ryôko Kuninaka

Available on Hulu, Prime Video

Hotaru Amemiya learns that her manager (and now husband) Seichi Takano has a dream of vacationing with his loved one in Rome, Italy.

Drama · 2007 · 53 min

Starring Haruka Ayase , Naohito Fujiki , Ryôko Kuninaka

EPISODE 1

I Prefer Laying Down at Home to Love... Has Dried up Woman Been in Love!?

Hotaru keeps her himono-onna self a secret from her colleagues; only her unexpected, new housemate Takano knows she is a lazy, jersey-wearing homebody who has not dated in years.

52 min · Jul 11, 2007
EPISODE 2

Putting Your Life on the Line for Love. Love Mail With the Dried Woman

Hotaru laments her inability to send a flirty email to Makoto, even when she has a legitimate excuse to contact him; luckily, Takano is kind enough to help her; but when Makoto says he will drop by Hotaru's home, they start to panic.

45 min · Jul 18, 2007
EPISODE 3

Is Love Impossible for a Dried up Woman!?

Kaname plans to use the office party to help Yuka win over Makoto, and asks Hotaru to liven up the party with a show; the show is too embarrassing and everyone refuses to participate, leaving Hotaru in a tricky situation.

45 min · Jul 25, 2007
EPISODE 4

For a Dried up Woman, Is Love and Work at the Same Time Impossible!?

Hotaru is confused after Yuka declares that she won't lose Makoto to her; however, her confusion evaporates when she sees that Makoto has two tickets to an art event.

45 min · Aug 1, 2007
EPISODE 5

At Last a Confession! The God of Love Has Descended

Makoto confesses his love, but Hotaru decides to give up and simply be friends with him; but it's all too much when a few minutes alone with him leaves her in an anxious panic.

45 min · Aug 8, 2007
EPISODE 6

A Kiss of a Dried up Woman... First Trouble of a Cherished Love

Takano warns Hotaru to keep the fact they are living together and Hotaru's lazy himono-onna side a secret from Makoto; but that is the least of her problems; after her awkward behavior during their date, Makoto seeks advice from Takano.

45 min · Aug 15, 2007