Is I Want You to Say I Love You coming back?

Aishiterutte, Iitai ended on May 17, 2024, on FOD.

The series was a Japanese drama and romance that premiered on March 15, 2024. It followed Ueda Itsuki, a 39-year-old single pharmacist who had enjoyed a peaceful life and a fulfilling career. Her world was turned upside down when her long-time boyfriend, Sawada Masakazu, got engaged to another woman. Despite her feelings, she chose to hide her emotions to avoid blame. One evening, after a drinking party with colleagues, Itsuki encountered a younger man, Matsushige Eito, and they suddenly began living together. Later, she met Sato Kohei, a medical representative whose honest love and kindness brought her comfort. As Itsuki navigated these new relationships, she started to understand the true meaning of happiness and the importance of being loved.

The show was a heartfelt story about love, self-discovery, and emotional growth. It depicted Itsuki's journey as she learned to embrace her feelings and find happiness in unexpected places. The series was set in contemporary Japan and explored themes of romance, personal fulfillment, and the complexities of relationships during middle age. It was a limited season that aired all ten episodes from mid-March to mid-May 2024, providing a complete narrative arc.