Beautiful Life (2000)
Episode 1 - Wheelchair Love
January 16, 2000 • 54 minutes
After getting into a traffic argument with a woman, hair stylist Shuji arrives at the same destination as her — and makes an unexpected discovery.
Episode 2 - Two People's Dreams
January 23, 2000 • 54 minutes
Hoping to become a top stylist at Hot Lip, Shuji visits the library to think up a new hairstyle. Kyoko tries to understand her feelings towards him.
Episode 3 - Night Kiss
January 30, 2000 • 54 minutes
Having unwittingly leaked Shuji's new haircut design to his biggest rival, Kyoko attempts to make up for it by researching popular hairstyles.
Episode 4 - I Want to See You
February 6, 2000 • 54 minutes
Shuji rushes to the library to tell Kyoko he has been promoted at the salon but is shocked to discover she has left on a sudden overseas trip.
Episode 5 - Cold Rain
February 13, 2000 • 54 minutes
Shuji learns that fame comes at a price as a surge of customer bookings and interview requests begin to drive a wedge between him and Kyoko.
Episode 6 - Love Rival
February 20, 2000 • 54 minutes
After Shuji gets injured during the live event, Kyoko feels personally responsible and grapples with anxiety about her inadequacy as his partner.
Episode 7 - Distance of the Heart
February 27, 2000 • 54 minutes
Kyoko invites Shuji to meet her family but an overly protective Masao is suspicious of his true intentions. Later, she sees Shuji with Satsuki.
Episode 8 - Truth
March 5, 2000 • 54 minutes
Unable to trust Shuji, Kyoko visits a gallery to spy on Satsuki but suffers a painful fall. Shuji learns about the full extent of Kyoko’s illness.
Episode 9 - Your Life
March 12, 2000 • 54 minutes
Shuji gives Kyoko a key to his apartment, opening the door to a brighter future together — until some concerning news threatens their happiness.
Episode 10 - Some Kind of Wonderful
March 19, 2000 • 54 minutes
Worried about Kyoko’s upcoming re-examination, Shuji struggles to remain focused at work. Meanwhile, Sachie gives Masao some surprising news.
Episode 11 - To the Future
March 26, 2000 • 54 minutes
Despite Kyoko's diagnosis and Shuji’s work dilemma, the young lovers resolve to live positively and enjoy the time they have left together.
