A Girl & Her Guard Dog
13 episodes
SPRING AND BEGINNINGS
Isaku gets into the high school that she wanted, and is excited to finally meet classmates who don't know she's the granddaughter of a yakuza boss. Unfortunately, her family member/crush/bodyguard decides to attend school with her.
MAIDENLY FEELINGS AND PARENTAL FEELINGS
Isaku tries her best to get over Keiya, and she finally starts to make a new friend. But when she sneaks out to karaoke with her new friends, she learns that not all friends are what they appear to be.
KISSES AND LOVE
Isaku is frustrated with Keiya when he doesn't even try to pass his tests at school. They agree that she'll give him a reward if he passes his next make-up exam, but the reward he asks for is nothing Isaku could have expected.
DUTY AND DANGER
Isaku, Keiya, and their class go on a trip to the beach. Isaku continues to grapple with her feelings for Keiya, but there seems to be danger lurking around every corner lately.
STRIFE AND SETTLEMENT
Isaku is kidnapped by members of the Kodan-gumi, and Keiya has to save her. Although Isaku's summer break comes to an end, Keiya tries to make up for lost time with an in-house summer vacation getaway.
A MIDSUMMER AND NIGHT'S DREAM
Isaku is super bored after finishing her summer break homework, so Keiya suggests going to a festival together. Is it a friendly outing, or is it a date?!
TANUKI AND GUARD DOG
Isaku and Keiya meet Mikio, the grandson of another yakuza gang's boss. They're not fans.
CHEAP THEATRICS AND MELODRAMA
The class practices Romeo and Juliet for the culture festival, and Keiya loses his cool with Mikio. Isaku has after-rehearsal practice, and someone unexpectedly shows their true colors.
KNIVES AND ATTACKS
With Keiya unable to act while Mikio has a knife at Isaku's throat, it looks like both Keiya and Isaku are at Mikio's mercy. But when Mikio attempts to sexually assault Isaku, she doesn't play the role he scripted for her.
LINGERING SCENTS AND WHISPERS
As Mikio exits stage left, another wrinkle in Isaku and Keiya's relationship enters stage right.
DAYS GONE BY AND DAYS TO COME
After what Keiya told her, Isaku needs to make a decision about what to do next. But who can she go to for advice?
SCUM AND HEART
Isaku works up the nerve to confess her feelings to Keiya, and not only is Keiya's response upsetting, but he also almost kisses another girl at school the next day. Isaku's friends try to give him advice on how to rectify his mistakes.
WOUNDS AND LOVERS
Isaku recounts her life and the past year with Keiya. Although things are awkward at first, the two are able to make up.