Hotaru works for a famous interior design company. It's a glamorous job but Hotaru's private life is totally the opposite of glamorous. She lives alone, and when she isn't working she's mostly lazing about her rented house in training wear. She's not interested in men. In fact, she isn't interested in anything. "I'd rather lay around than fool around," is her motto. Her landlord is a bar owner, and one day his son, who has just separated from his wife, comes to inspect the rental property, not knowing that someone is living there. He is shocked at the mess, but not as shocked as Hotaru. He turns out to be her boss, Takano. -- Japan Times Online

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  • Dec 3, 2012

• Apr 26, 2012 10 of 10 episodes seen

  Emmers
  13 of 14 people found this review helpful
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  This show was pretty lightweight, but I loved it SO MUCH! It was really cute and funny, all the acting was really good, and I really connected with all the characters. It's one of the few shows I've watched where I was rooting for the first and the secondary guy. All the chemistry was amazing and things were crazy without getting too over-the-top. I really enjoyed it and look forward to watching season two! ^_^

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• Apr 6, 2011 10 of 10 episodes seen

  Chukuma
  8 of 8 people found this review helpful
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  I finally understand the buzz about Hotaru no Hikari! It's refreshing, entertaining, and an enjoyable watch with a fantastic and lovable cast. I wish the writer had worked on Makoto's character more; he's stiff and was only there to advance the storyline. The show recovers by having the amazing Ayase and Naohito playing the leads, so I was content! Also, that ending wasn't too pleasant it was left too open, leaving the viewers to question what happens next. But, that's why we got season two! The show was able to engross me in its story, even if the plot is simple, but it grasps me with its characters and humor.

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  Both dramas have this similar female main character.

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  Otomen

  In Otomen, Asuka acts like a popular, manly man. However, he secretly likes girly hobbies such as sewing. In Hotaru No Hikari, it's the opposite, Hotaru acts like a typical OL, but at home she's a slob. Ironically, both love interest in these series are the exact opposite of the male/female leads.

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