Duty First, Kiss Later – Season 1
An old-school detective and his cold, ambitious partner find their growing attraction complicating life inside a rural police station.
Episodes
Episode 1
Behind endless bickering, one detective's secret feelings push his rivalry with Takoi toward a turning point.
Episode 2
Takoi is left reeling after Shiono's confession as Haruka begins crossing dangerous boundaries.
Episode 3
After Shiono protects Takoi from danger, Takoi begins confronting the feelings he has tried to ignore.
Episode 4
Takoi admits his feelings for Shiono, but their conflicting views on justice create a painful rift.
Episode 5
A sweet aquarium date brings Takoi and Shiono closer, but a sudden transfer threatens their growing romance.
Episode 6
After Shiono's farewell, Takoi struggles to hide his feelings, until the farewell party pushes his emotions to the surface.
Episode 7
Shiono and Takoi face long-distance love as new faces at the station threaten to shake their relationship.