The Vacation Principle
After losing her job, a woman retreats to her late grandmother's seaside villa, where an unexpected friendship with its mysterious caretaker helps her heal and embrace a new beginning.
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1.Episode 1
27-07-202616 minBurnt out and suddenly jobless, Midori joins her borther at their late grandmother's seaside villa, where they meet its mysterious caretaker, Nishigami.
2.Episode 2
29-07-202618 minMidori and Konta's friends arrive at the vacation home. The group is excited when Nishigami appears — but a tarot card gives an ominous reading.
3.Episode 3
31-07-202620 minA veteran actor suddenly arrives, explaining that Konta helped him escape the media after a four-way cheating scandal blew up in his face.
4.Episode 4
03-08-202616 minKonta's special booze throws the party into chaos. But when he comes home with a stranger the next morning, Midori and the others welcome him in.
5.Episode 5
05-08-202617 minJin's wife Ryoko suddenly shows up. What seems like a showdown takes an unexpected turn, leaving Midori and her friends inspired to pursue romance.
6.Episode 6
07-08-202617 minAmid a rush of wedding announcements, Midori, Rinrin and Tsumugi feel the pressure. As they watch a dating show, the villa's doorbell rings.
7.Episode 7
10-08-202616 minThe girls are thrilled when three handsome men appear, but the guys only talk about startups and seminars — until their true motive is revealed.
8.Episode 8
12-08-202618 minAs the guys' true colors come to light and an incident occurs, Nishigami steps in, sending Midori's heart aflutter. A video of Konta draws attention.
9.Episode 9
14-08-202618 minKonta lands a documentary feature but initially hesitates to accept. Once filming begins, however, his overzealous enthusiasm gets the better of him.
10.Episode 10
17-08-202619 minAs filming winds down and Midori and friends grow fed up with Konta's big-shot antics, Torihara says he has enough footage and packs up early.
11.Episode 11
19-08-202620 minThe documentary casts Konta in a surprising light, leaving him devastated. He shuts himself away, but the broadcast sparks an unexpected miracle.
12.Episode 12
21-08-202616 minA priest visits the villa to change everyone's lazy ways. Following his teachings, they prepare to welcome their late grandmother back for Obon.
13.Episode 13
24-08-202617 minMidori thanks her late grandmother for the villa. When Nishigami warns Nobuko's ghost that her grandkids are fated to die, she fights to save them.
14.Episode 14
26-08-202621 minNishigami bonds with Midori as romance blooms around the villa. As his attachment to the humans deepens, he faces pressure from the underworld.
15.Episode 15
28-08-202624 minWhen Nishigami stops visiting, Midori seeks him out but is coldly rejected, sparking a huge fight. They make up, but their troubles aren't over yet.
- Ep 16
16.Episode 16
31-08-2026 - Ep 17
17.Episode 17
02-09-2026 - Ep 18
18.Episode 18
04-09-2026
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