Date My Daughter!

Romance novelist Aoi Minase's biggest concern is her daughter Sora, a devoted otaku, who has never had a boyfriend. When Aoi's first mystery series is abruptly canceled, she's offered a chance to revive her career by writing a romance novel. But as a single mother who raised Sora alone, Aoi has lost confidence in her own love life. Then a fateful encounter shakes up their lives. ©NIPPON TV

Aoi and Sora unknowingly fall for the same chiropractor, Wataru. Their editor, Soseki, worries about Aoi as she gets swept up in love. Meanwhile, Sora is stunned when Hikaru confesses that he's secretly an anime and manga otaku. Then Sora runs into Wataru again, setting her awkward romance in motion. At the same time, Aoi confides an unexpected worry in her childhood friend Gon. ©NIPPON TV

Sora eagerly heads off on her first date, but as Aoi feared, an unexpected complication arises! Meanwhile, Gon receives a marriage proposal, leaving Aoi with mixed feelings. With Soseki's encouragement, Aoi agrees to go on a date with Gon, but their date has an unexpected ending too! Meanwhile, Hikaru happens to run into Sora. Their relationship is finally beginning to move forward...! ©NIPPON TV

Aoi is thrilled when her novel is chosen for a film adaptation and she meets with the lead actor. But she's enraged when she learns they plan to change the story, and accidentally delves into Soseki's painful past. Sora breaks up with Wataru after he puts on a fake nose hair! Then she visits Odaya to show her illustrations, but Wataru, Aoi, and Gon unexpectedly arrive, sparking chaos! ©NIPPON TV

Aoi feels heartbroken by Soseki's distant attitude. Sora goes on another date with Wataru, determined to make things work. Hikaru supports Sora's romance, but secretly harbors feelings for her. As Aoi struggles with a deadline for her next book, Gon suggests she write about Sora. But Aoi has a secret she has never told her daughter. Hikaru gets dangerously close to discovering it...! ©NIPPON TV

Aoi notices something is wrong with Soseki, and rushes to the hospital! Determined to make her next novel a success, she writes about a mother and daughter. Sora becomes suspicious after discovering that her blood type and Aoi's are incompatible and gets tested. When Aoi realizes what Sora has done, she panics. Learning they aren't biologically related, Sora turns to Hikaru for help!! ©NIPPON TV

Aoi reveals a shocking truth to Sora: she once found her abandoned in the forest. Moved by Aoi's love, Sora feels a bond stronger than blood, but Hikaru realizes the story matches Aoi's novel. Determined to get the truth, Sora confronts Aoi with Gon and the others. At last, the truth Aoi never wanted Sora to know is revealed! Meanwhile, Wataru encounters a mysterious man at the beach... ©NIPPON TV

Aoi travels with Sora to the island where Sora's father, Fuga, lives to confront him. Aoi is reunited with the man she once loved, but Fuga seems not to remember her! Jealous of Sora and Hikaru's relationship, Wataru declares he will compete for her love. Aoi senses something troubling between Sora and Fuga. As Sora and her father grow closer, things head toward a devastating outcome! ©NIPPON TV

Distraught after losing her daughter, Aoi is stunned when Sora returns with Fuga! She also learns that Fuga never actually forgot her. Meanwhile, Gon is unsettled as he watches Fuga grow closer to Aoi and Sora. At Saneisha, Soseki receives an unexpected order from Konishi. Meanwhile, Sora begins developing new feelings for her fellow otaku, Hikaru...! ©NIPPON TV

Aoi is thrilled when Fuga, who is moving to Okinawa, and Soseki, who is transferring to New York, both propose to her. But a subtle distance grows between her and Sora. Only Hikaru realizes that Sora is secretly sad about being separated from Aoi. Fuga and Soseki show up at Odaya, and Gon loses his temper, turning the restaurant into a showdown between the men vying for Aoi! ©NIPPON TV