Itazura Na Kiss: Love in Tokyo (or: イタズラなKiss~Love in Tokyo) (aka Mischievous Kiss: Love in Tokyo) is a 2013 Fuji TV Japanese television drama, starring Miki Honoka and Yuki Furukawa in the lead roles. It aired from March 29, 2013 to July 19, 2013 with a total of 16 episodes. In early October of 2013, it was announced on the official website of Mischievous Kiss: Love in Tokyo that there is a green light for season 2. It is based on the Japanese manga/anime Itazura Na Kiss written by Tada Kaoru. The Japanese series is the fifth television adaptation of the manga, following the Japanese Itazura Na Kiss in 1996, the Taiwanese It Started With a Kiss in 2005, its sequel They Kiss Again in 2007, and the Korean Playful Kiss in 2010. Aihara Kotoko (Miki Honoka) isn't very intelligent, and lacks ability in school. She is in class F, the least smartest class in her grade. Despite this, she has been in love with the schools most handsome, and most intelligent guy, Irie Naoki (Furukawa Yuki) ever since she saw him give a speech at the high school entrance ceremony. In her third year of high school, she decides to write him a love letter, but is rejected instantly. She is crushed to see her love letter was not even looked at, and decides to give up on the jerk who rejected her without even reading it. On the same day, Kotoko's house is hit by a shooting star, and collapses. As it is being rebuilt, her dad gets a phone call from his long time friend, and is invited to stay with them. When she arrives at the house, she is in shock to see that this was the house of Irie Naoki, and his family. Although he shows a cold attitude, she realizes she cant help but love him. What will happen when fate takes over, and Kotoko's chance of winning Naoki's heart falls in her hands? Cast *Miki Honoka as Kotoko Aihara Kotoko Aihara is the main protagonist of the series. She has had a one sided love for the school's most popular boy since her freshman year of high school. Though shes not good in academics, She works hard to succeed. She only lives with her father, because her mother has already passed away. Although Naoki and his younger brother are cold to her, she is welcomed by his parents. Especially their mother, who at first sight falls in love with Kotoko. She feels Naoki hates her, and is slow to realizing that he is actually in love with her. She was the reason Naoki decided to go to collage, and the reason he wants to be a doctor. In the end, she wins his heart and he proposes to her, leaving her in shock. *Yuki Furukawa as Naoki Irie Irie Naoki is the smartest, and most handsome boy at Tonan High School. He is rumored to have an IQ of 200, and is very popular among the girls due to his intelligence and his looks. Despite being loved by almost all the girls in his school, he has no interest in the girls who pursue him. He at first is very cold to Kotoko, but warms up to her later in the story. He acts cool, and mean in front of Kotoko, leaving the impression that he hates her, but he is actually falling in love with her. Although he's a genius, he is also slow to realize that he loves Kotoko. He shows jealousy when he sees her with Kin-chan, but never expresses it until Kin-chan proposes to her. He then thinks she is in love with him, and decides he can finally let his feelings towards her out. Kotoko was the reason he wanted to attend college, and the reason he wanted to become a doctor. *Yuki Yamada as Kinnosuke Ikezawa Kinnosuke is Kotoko's good friend. He has a one sided love for Kotoko, and is willing to do anything for her. He is the only one in his class to not go to college due to low scores. He is upset about this, but later cheers up when Kotoko tells him that he can always find something he's good at, and not graduating means he can get a head start in the work field. This encourages him to work as a chef at her fathers restaurant. He has a hatred for Naoki due to the way he treats Kotoko, and his cold attitude toward her. When Kotoko and Irie get married, he is forced to give up, and admit defeat. Despite this, he warns Naoki that if he ever breaks her heart, he will still be there to wipe her tears, and always will be. [Itazura Na Kiss: Love in Tokyo] Also known as: イタズラなKiss~Love in Tokyo Genre: Romance, Comedy Format: Television drama Created by: Tada Kaoru (manga) Starring: Honoka Miki,Yuki Furukawa,Yuki Yamada Opening theme: Update by Sabao Ending theme Takaramono by Sabao Country of origin: Japan Original language(s): Japanese No. of episodes: 16 episodes [Production] Location(s): Tokyo, Japan Related shows: It Started With a Kiss & Playful Kiss CREDITS TO THE CONTENT OWNER OF THIS VIDEO! *****ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO THE ARTIST/RECORD LABEL/PRODUCTION COMPANY AND THEIR ASSOCIATES!***** I OWN NOTHING IN THIS VIDEO! NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED! NOT FOR SALE OR RESALE. -FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY-