With 3 months till 40, a lonely office worker makes a bucket list—only to find unexpected joy and love with the junior helping him check it off.
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Community reviews for 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40, shown here with its season details.
This is about a guy who leads a pretty isolated life and decides there are things he wasn't to accomplish before his next birthday. When a co-worker finds the bucket list of items, it is soon revealed that they are both gay, but in the closet at work and they decide to complete the list together. Over time a friendship develops and turns into something more. It does have a happy ending and is worth watching.
Episode 1
Suzume’s secret Wishlist sparks an unexpected age-gap romance when his younger subordinate discovers it.
Episode 2
A takoyaki errand turns intimate when Keiji follows Suzume home, leading to an unexpected night together.
Episode 3
A long-awaited date at Sea Paradise turns tender when rain interrupts, bringing Suzume and Keiji closer.
Episode 4
Meeting Keiji’s old senior shakes Suzume’s confidence, pushing him to confront doubt with small brave changes.
Episode 5
A visit to Keiji’s sisters’ shop updates Suzume’s style and reveals the moment Keiji first began liking him.
Episode 6
A friendly squash match turns charged when Keiji pulls Suzume close, blurring lines between play and desire.
Episode 7
Shopping for pillows feels like moving in, leaving Suzume unsure until a team party changes everything today.
Episode 8
As Suzume guides a crisis from Osaka, Keiji sees his quiet strength and starts realizing his feelings.
Episode 9
Keiji tends to sick Suzume, and after he recovers, their outing ends with an unexpected encounter today too.
Episode 10
At a home barbecue, Suzume fields tough questions on family, pushing him to rethink what future he wants.
Episode 11
Distanced by Suzume, Keiji recalls old regrets and races back to him, determined not to run from love again.
Episode 12
On the eve of his birthday, Suzume deletes his wishlist, but memories with Keiji push him toward love again.