BOYS OVER FLOWERS

Tsukushi Makino, a working-class student, enrolls at the prestigious Eitoku Academy, where the powerful and privileged F4 clique dominates school life. After defending her friend, she confronts the group's leader, Tsukasa Domyoji, sparking a conflict between them.

Tsukasa Domyoji abducts Tsukushi Makino and proposes a romantic relationship. Meanwhile, Rui Hanazawa's former love, Shizuka Todo, returns from France, and Yuriko Asai invites Tsukushi to a party in Shizuka's honor.

Rui Hanazawa faces the possibility of losing Shizuka Todo, who is preparing to return to France, as Tsukushi Makino urges him to take action. At the same time, Tsukasa Domyoji's sister, Tsubaki, comes back to Japan after living in Los Angeles.

Tsukasa Domyoji and Tsukushi Makino find themselves stranded together in an elevator overnight, leading to rumors the next day after a photo of them is taken. The school community begins to believe they are in a relationship, but Tsukasa chooses not to address the misconception.

Photos of Tsukushi Makino with a man cause Tsukasa Domyoji to doubt her faithfulness, prompting Tsukushi, with help from Sojiro Nishikado, to uncover the truth behind the misleading images.

Rui Hanazawa's return from France stirs complicated emotions in Tsukushi Makino. Meanwhile, Tsukasa Domyoji's sister arrives to prevent their mother from meddling in their affairs. Tsukasa and Tsukushi later attend a double date with Yuki Matsuoka and her boyfriend.

Tsukasa Domyoji feels hurt upon witnessing Rui Hanazawa embrace Tsukushi Makino, leading her to consider dating Rui. Meanwhile, Sojiro Nishikado assists Yuki Matsuoka in seeking revenge against her unfaithful boyfriend.

Kaede Domyoji takes aim at Tsukushi Makino's family and friends, prompting Tsukushi to consider entering the Teen of Japan contest. Encouraged by Tsubaki Domyoji, she sees the competition as a way to secure financial support for those she cares about.

Tsukushi Makino competes in the Teen of Japan pageant, facing strong competition from Ayano Kurimaki but advancing to the final round. At the same time, Tsukasa Domyoji makes a bet with his mother, vowing to move to New York if Tsukushi does not win.

Tsukushi Makino, having not heard from Tsukasa Domyoji in six months, goes to New York to confront him, only to find that he offers no explanation and appears to have moved on. Upon returning home, she is surprised to receive an invitation to his birthday celebration.

Tsukasa's mother unexpectedly announces his engagement to Shigeru Okawahara, causing tension among those close to him. As Shigeru grows closer to Tsukasa and forms a friendship with Tsukushi Makino, Tsukushi finds herself in an uncomfortable position, still harboring feelings for Tsukasa.

Tsukushi Makino witnesses Tsukasa Domyoji kissing Shigeru Okawahara, leading to a painful misunderstanding between her and Tsukasa. When he struggles to explain the situation, Tsukushi surprisingly encourages him to pursue a relationship with Shigeru.

Rui Hanazawa visits Tsukushi Makino at the hospital and confesses his affection for her. After her parents leave for work-related reasons, she moves into a new apartment, which is later purchased by Tsukasa Domyoji.

Rui Hanazawa and Tsukasa Domyoji clash when Rui reveals his genuine feelings for Tsukushi Makino, while Tsukasa supports her brother Susumu in confessing to his childhood crush.

Tsukushi Makino is forced to move into Tsukasa Domyoji's house after the floor of her apartment collapses. Later, she decides not to betray Shigeru and returns a necklace to Tsukasa, who discards it in a river.

Sojiro Nishikado and Yuki Matsuoka vanish following Valentine's Day, with Sojiro's search for his first love and Yuki's eventual assistance in helping him find peace forming a key subplot. At the same time, Tsukushi Makino starts working as a maid in Tsukasa Domyoji's household.

Tsukasa Domyoji seeks Rui Hanazawa's withdrawal from his relationship with Tsukushi Makino and considers ending his engagement to pursue her. Meanwhile, Kaede Domyoji returns to Japan to negotiate a merger with the parents of Shigeru Okawahara.

Tsukushi Makino and Tsukasa Domyoji resume their relationship, but his mother severs his financial support in protest. Meanwhile, Shigeru Okawahara's father announces the cancellation of a merger with the Domyoji Group, triggering a broader economic crisis in Japan.

Tsukasa Domyoji meets Tsukushi Makino in a coastal fishing village, but due to amnesia sustained while protecting Susumu, he no longer remembers her. As Tsukushi tries to reconnect, Umi Nakajima, another patient at the facility, begins to take an interest in Tsukasa.

During a skiing trip, Tsukasa Domyoji begins to recover his memories of Tsukushi Makino, while Umi Nakajima manipulates his vulnerable state. When Tsukushi gets lost in a snowstorm, Tsukasa braves the dangerous weather to rescue her.