Living for the First Time(2022)

Living for the First Time is a series about a couple rediscovering intimacy through everyday rituals. Jun and Yoriko share an apartment but rarely see each other, consumed by work demands. Their salvation arrives on Sundays, the one day they can be together. When Yoriko suggests smoke-cooking a meal, the simple act of preparing, waiting for, and eating food together becomes profound. The series captures how presence matters more than grand gestures—how happiness emerges from shared time, however modest. It's a gentle exploration of modern relationships and the quiet joy found in togetherness, celebrating the beauty of being fully present with someone you love.