Series synopsis
School Trip: Joined a Group I'm Not Close To, also known as 修学旅行で仲良くないグループに入りました is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on ABC TV on October 19, 2025. It ended on December 21, 2025. It stars Kodai Fujimoto, Hideyoshi Kan, Masaya Sakuragi and Ayuta Fukuda.
An awkward teen joins a group of popular classmates on a school trip, sparking an unexpected romance with the most popular and charming boy in school.
Premise
An awkward teen joins a group of popular classmates on a school trip, sparking an unexpected romance with the most popular and charming boy in school.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kodai Fujimoto as Hioki Asahi
- Hideyoshi Kan as Watarai Tsukasa
- Masaya Sakuragi as Naoya Morisaki
- Ayuta Fukuda as Nakasato Haruki
- Kairi Shimizu as Hayato Hotta
- Kento Yamada as Tsujitani Raiku
Guest cast
- Kento Miura as Ryoto
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | December 28, 2025 | January 4, 2026 |
| Season 1 | 10 | October 19, 2025 | December 21, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
After story 1: Breathless A school-based love story that begins on a class trip. As the two advance to their third year… |
December 28, 2025 |
| 2 |
After story 2: On a stormy night A school-based love story that begins on a class trip. As the two advance to their third year… |
January 4, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
An Ordinary Boy Gets Caught by a Popular High School Star A lonely high schooler is thrust into a group of the school’s ‘Four Heavenly Kings,’ where an unexpected friendship begins to break down his walls. |
October 19, 2025 |
| 2 |
Turmoil! Cornered at the Amusement Park At the amusement park, jealousy and confusion swirl as Hina questions Hioki about Watarai’s closeness. |
October 26, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Night We Spend in the Same Bed At the amusement park, Watarai’s gentle care melts Hioki’s heart—until one bed forces them closer. |
November 2, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 19, 2025 |
| Last aired | December 21, 2025 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 00:00:00 |