He Who Can't Marry

Bachelor architect Shinsuke Kuwano is eccentric and hard to deal with, but his colleagues can’t help admiring his family-focused house plans.

Shinsuke is tired of the diet plan that Natsumi suggested he use to stay healthy. The next day, he gives in and tries to stuff himself with barbecue.

Shinsuke sees Natsumi looking at apartments at a real estate agency. The next day, Ikuyo visits Natsumi at her clinic on a reconnaissance mission.

Shinsuke sees a flyer for a fireworks display on Natsumi’s desk, and his fireworks mania surprises her. Michiru and Chizuru go to an amusement park.

Shinsuke is happy after tidying up. He uses flattery to persuade Eiji when Eiji says that a new job offer from Maya would be hard to fit in.

Shinsuke gets into trouble with a neighbor at the new building site. He gets a stomachache when Maya tells him to go apologize, and visits the clinic.

Shinsuke heads to a funeral unaccustomed to the necktie. His relatives hassle him about being single. At the clinic, Shinsuke meets Natsumi’s father.

Michiru is hospitalized for appendicitis. Eiji’s girlfriend complains about his having to watch Michiru’s dog; Shinsuke reluctantly takes over.

Shinsuke is brought to a café where Nakagawa’s friend is waiting. Michiru is eager to confirm his suspicions that she is Shinsuke’s new girlfriend.

Maya always smooths over friction Shinsuke causes on site, but she’s being headhunted. Shinsuke wants to keep her there for his own sake.