Kimi wa Pet Season 1 Episode 9 Love the Way You Are
- TV-14
- March 1, 2017
- 43 min
Kimi wa Pet, which translates to "You're My Pet," is a Japanese drama series that centers around Sumire Iwaya, a successful journalist who finds herself struggling in her personal life. In season 1 episode 9, titled "Love the Way You Are," Sumire faces a difficult decision when she realizes that her feelings for her co-worker Hasumi have developed into something more than just friendship.
The episode begins with Sumire running into Hasumi while out shopping for groceries. The two strike up a conversation and she is reminded of all the things she likes about him - his easygoing personality, his intelligence, and his good looks. As they part ways, Sumire can't help but feel conflicted about her feelings for Hasumi. While she knows that she cares for him deeply, she is also afraid of ruining their friendship if she confesses her true feelings.
Later on, Sumire is asked to cover a story about a popular male model who is known for his unique look. She is intrigued by the model's confidence and self-assuredness, and begins to feel inspired by his willingness to be himself no matter what anyone else thinks. As she writes her article, Sumire begins to wonder why she can't be more like the model, and accept herself for who she is.
Meanwhile, Hasumi is dealing with problems of his own. He is struggling to balance his work at the company with his responsibilities as a father to his young son. When he confides in Sumire about his difficulties, she listens sympathetically and offers him words of encouragement. Though she is still unsure about whether or not to tell Hasumi how she feels, Sumire is content just being there for him as a friend.
As the episode comes to a close, Sumire attends a party to celebrate the success of her article. At the party, she runs into an ex-boyfriend who reminds her of all the reasons she started to doubt herself in the first place. When Hasumi sees that Sumire is upset, he takes her aside and reassures her that she is a wonderful person just the way she is. Sumire realizes that she doesn't need to change herself in order to be happy, and decides to take a chance on telling Hasumi how she feels.
Overall, "Love the Way You Are" is an episode that explores the themes of self-acceptance, friendship, and love. Through the experiences of Sumire and Hasumi, we see the importance of being true to oneself and being there for the people we care about. The episode is well-written and acted, and will leave viewers feeling inspired and hopeful.