Hotaru no Hikari: It's Only a Little Light in My Life
Hotaru works for a famous interior design company. It's a glamorous job, but Hotaru's private life is totally the opposite of glamorous. She lives alone, and when she isn't working, she's mostly lazing about her rented house in training wear. She's really not interested in doing anything, much less dating. "I'd rather lay around than fool around," is her motto. One day her landlord's son comes to inspect the rental property, not knowing that someone is living there. He is shocked at the mess, but not as shocked as Hotaru, as he turn's out to be her fastidious boss, Takano.
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1.I'd Rather Sleep at Home Than Fall in Love... Has a Dried Fish Woman Fallen in Love!?
11-07-200746mGet ready to become familiar with the term 'himono onna.' It means 'dried fish woman' and describe a home-buddy woman who is a slob in private, does not take care of her place, dri...
2.Putting Your Life on the Line for Love. Love Emails with the Dried Fish Woman
18-07-200746mHotaru and her manager are now sharing an apartment, but not sharing a table, refrigerator or wine. They are also not sharing the cheese it seems. Nonetheless, they are starting to...
3.Is Love Impossible for a Dried Fish Woman!?
25-07-200746mHotaru and Teshima seem to be getting closer. Hotaru even receives a small gift from Teshima. The latter does a good job redecorating and rejuvenating a favourite bakery. In the me...
4.Dried Fish Woman, Is Love and Work at the Same Time Impossible!?
01-08-200746mHotaru is given two big chances and she only converts one. She is offered her first chance at a design and representing the firm and the opportunity to be with Teshima on a date. S...
5.The Dried Fish Woman Finally Confesses! The God of Love Has Descended Upon Her
08-08-200746mAfter being locked in a room with Teshima by the god of love (or was that the manager or perhaps a salesperson?) Hotaru finally drums up the courage to profess her true feelings to...
6.A Dried Fish Woman's Kiss... First Trouble of a Cherished Love
15-08-200746mWith courage comes results. Another cliche: good things come to those who wait. Yet another cliche: third time's the charm. The two co-workers go on one date, but it is awkward. Th...
7.Belly Fat Is Scary!! A Dried Fish Woman's Overnight Date
22-08-200746mThe two are now going steady. A sleepover is aborted, but another one is in the making. The two are now on a first name basis, which shows they are getting closer. Hotaru aims to r...
8.The Dried Fish Woman Finally Comes Out... And at That Moment He...
29-08-200746mWatch for fireworks - both of the actual and relationship kind. Hotaru is asked to move in with her new man and she accepts especially because he accepts the jerseys, newspapers an...
9.Which One Is It Tomorrow!? A Dried Fish Woman's Unbelievable Love Triangle
05-09-200746mThere is a major revelation and the cat is out of the bag. The boyfriend is in Hong Kong and soon enough finds his girlfriend in too cosy an encounter with the manager. Then things...
10.Can You Find Love Even If You Sleep at Home!? The Ultimate Dried Fish Woman's Love Story...
12-09-200746mIt is a busy time at work and at home. Hotaru as moved in with Teshima, but the truth that has eluded them both rears its head. They give it a shot, but he is weak and honest and s...
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