It has been revealed that Ryusei Fujii of the popular group "WEST." and actor Ayaka Konno will co-star in the drama series "Seal My Lips With a Kiss Out" (Yomiuri TV), which will begin airing on February 3, 2025.
The original work is the manga of the same name by Fudo Fudo, which has sold over 3 million copies. Fujii plays Shioya Daisuke, the ace of the IT department who is a handsome man recognized by everyone and also excels at his job. He has always been popular with women since his school days, but he is not very aware of it, and is cool and has almost no interest in women. He is the type who makes rational decisions when it comes to love, but after meeting Kaede (Konno), he becomes aware of his strong feelings of love.
The heroine, Sato Kaede, played by Konno, is earnest and hardworking, but malicious rumors are spread about her and she is mistaken for a "man-lover" by those around her. In reality, she is clumsy when it comes to love, and although she is interested in Shionoya, she has not been able to express her feelings for two years.
◇Synopsis
Sato Kaede (Konno), who has just been transferred to the sales department, accidentally gets locked out in the hallway at work at night. She is saved by Shionoya Daisuke (Fujii), a senior colleague whom she has a crush on and who happens to be passing by, and by chance, she ends up going to his house. Kaede is anxious about this unexpected turn of events, but Shionoya's roommate, who was not supposed to return, returns home. The two quickly hide in the closet.
In fact, Shionoya's roommate is actually a senior who Kaede dislikes the most. The two of them are pressed together in a situation where they will be found out if they make a sound, and their hearts start beating fast. At that moment, Shionoya's lips are right in front of Kaede's eyes...!
◇ Comment from Ryusei Fujii
I will be playing the role of Shionoya Daisuke. My name is Fujii Ryusei. Shionoya Daisuke is the coolest character I have ever played. On the other hand, he sometimes says provocative lines and has a mysterious charm that is not obvious on the surface. This is my first time acting with Konno Ayaka, but I felt that she originally had the image of Sato Kaede as a woman with a strong core within her cute looks, so I thought she was a perfect fit for Kaede. I think it's an office love story that will make you a little envious, with Shionoya's straightforward love for Kaede and his relationship with Mizoguchi, a colleague at the company. I hope many people will watch it.
◇Comment from Ayaka Konno
When I first heard about the role, I felt very honored and was looking forward to seeing how Kaede would be portrayed! The Kaede I play is a straightforward girl who is completely honest and gives her all in both work and love. With each passing day, I've come to love Kaede for her straightforward actions, so I think she's become a character that viewers will love too! With a lot of help from Fujii-san, who plays Shionoya, I think this is a work that will make everyone's hearts flutter, so I hope you'll look forward to it every week.
◇Comment from Fudo Fudo
I never thought my work would be adapted into a media, so I was really surprised when I heard that it would be made into a TV drama. It's like a dream come true to have such a wonderful cast playing my character. Shionoya is a character with a model-like figure and a cool personality, and when I heard that Fujii Ryusei would be playing him, I thought, I'll get to see the real Shionoya, slender and cool! I can't wait.
At first glance, Kaede is a delicate and cute girl, but in reality she has a positive and unyielding personality. I am truly honored to have the cute, lovely, and transparent Ayaka Konno play her. I would love to watch it in real time and compare it with the manga, and be moved by how wonderful this scene has become.
