Life in Smokey Blue

Episode 2

Recollection

Working as a translator, Sakutaro uncovers the touching, hidden memories shared between Kuji and his late father.

Episode 3

Beginning

Tamaki’s surprise visit and initial distrust of Kuji melt away as he begins to share Sakutaro’s deeper story.

Episode 4

Self-Awareness

Kuji feels uneasy as his brother Minoru returns from the U.S. to take over the family home, stirring old complexes.

Episode 5

A New Step

Sakutaro faces a crossroads as a new job offer and family changes force him to decide if he will leave Kuji's side.

Episode 6

Letting Go

Kuji faces the heartbreaking end of his childhood home as it's cleared out and prepared for demolition by his brother.

Episode 7

A White Lie

Kuji heads abroad, leaving Sakutaro to balance work and school until he receives a shock: Tajimi has collapsed.

Episode 8

Hope

While grieving Tajimi, Sakutaro faces his work, while Kuga receives a proposal to write an essay about his father.

Episode 9

Taking Shelter From The Rain, Getting Close

Sakutaro enters a translation contest while Kuji struggles to write, causing a rift to form between them.

Episode 10

Continuously

Kuji hands Sakutaro a spare key and prepares to reveal their relationship to Tamaki as both take a new step forward.