Hotaru no Hikari

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A Josei manga [which is also a drama] about the ups and downs of OL Hotaru Amemiya. A 'dried fish woman' ? which is a term for women who instead of focusing on going out, looking good and going on dates, would rather live a more relaxed lifestyle ? she rents a home alone. However, her boss starts living there as well. The two of them keep this a secret from everyone, as he gives her advice on love and life. Hotaru eventually finds a boyfriend, but is there some tension between her and her boss, Takano?

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Tropes found in this work:

• Christmas Cake: Hotaru sticks out as an unmarried 27-year-old.
• Love Chart: for the drama
• Innocent Cohabitation: Between Hotaru and Takano; there's some UST between them.
• Love Hotels: Used when Hotaru and her boyfriend, Makoto, finally have sex.
• Office Lady: Hotaru's role in the office.