Beach Boys (1997)
Episode 1 - Summer, Strange Guys Show up, Two at Once
July 7, 1997 • 50 minutes
A recently dumped free spirit and an unlucky businessman unexpectedly meet on the way to a beach and start staying at a small guest house by the sea.
Episode 2 - 2nd Episode
July 14, 1997 • 50 minutes
Kaito's girlfriend comes to the Diamond Head, as does Hiromi's ex. That night, Kaito learns that Hiromi was once a swimmer with Olympic aspirations.
Episode 3 - 3rd Episode
July 21, 1997 • 50 minutes
Kaito returns to his company to work on a project. Hiromi sets out for Tokyo to do a favor for Masaru but finds an unexpected passenger in his car.
Episode 4 - 4th Episode
July 28, 1997 • 50 minutes
Kaito's former boss arrives at the guest house to find out why Kaito would give up his career. Makoto learns that Masaru wants her to meet her mother.
Episode 5 - 5th Episode
August 4, 1997 • 50 minutes
A man arrives at the Diamond Head saying he's the swimmer who went to the Olympics in Hiromi's place — and that he wants to settle things with a race.
Episode 6 - 6th Episode
August 11, 1997 • 50 minutes
Ahead of an annual fireworks show, Kaito feels dejected when Sakura decides not to come. Haruko alters an old summer robe to give to Makoto.
Episode 7 - 7th Episode
August 18, 1997 • 50 minutes
Masaru brings a regular guest named Michie to the Diamond Head. She immediately takes charge and puts everyone to work cleaning up the guest house.
Episode 8 - 8th Episode
August 25, 1997 • 50 minutes
As summer nears its end, Makoto grows anxious that Kaito and Hiromi will leave soon. Kaito offers to tutor Makoto's struggling classmate.
Episode 9 - 9th Episode
September 1, 1997 • 50 minutes
Haruko gets a letter from her ex-husband saying he is bringing their son to meet her — and that he has not told the boy that she is his mother.
Episode 10 - 10th Episode
September 8, 1997 • 50 minutes
With the guest house now empty, Masaru takes Hiromi and Kaito on a fishing trip. Haruko encourages Makoto to reach out to her estranged mother.
Episode 11 - 11th Episode
September 15, 1997 • 50 minutes
Masaru attempts to surf again but wipes out. Hiromi and Kaito lend their support as he begins training so he can try catching a wave once more.
Episode 12 - Final Episode
September 22, 1997 • 50 minutes
The Diamond Head's future becomes uncertain. Hiromi and Kaito resolve to follow Masaru's advice, and Haruko makes a decision about the guest house.
