Series synopsis
Countdown to Yes, also known as 親友の「同棲して」に「うん」て言うまで is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on YTV on January 13, 2026. It ended on March 24, 2026. It stars Kakeru Amemiya, Kaname Yoshizawa, Shoki Nakayama and Kanta Hiraki.
Reunited with his first love after three years, Wataru must choose between protecting a lifelong friendship and risking it all for romance.
Premise
Reunited with his first love after three years, Wataru must choose between protecting a lifelong friendship and risking it all for romance.
Premise: I'd rather be your best friend forever than a lover who might break up one day
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kakeru Amemiya as Wataru Nakano
- Kaname Yoshizawa as Minato Yokoi
- Shoki Nakayama as Kohei Shioiri
- Kanta Hiraki as Sakuraichiro Ebina
- Sosuke Ogata as Tao Fujisawa
- Juri Manase as Miho Nakano
- Robin Furuya as Yorito Shirasu
- Bengal as Tsuyoshi Yokoi
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | March 24, 2026 | March 24, 2026 |
| Season 1 | 11 | January 13, 2026 | March 24, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
After Story Wataru and Minato go from best friends to roommates, preparing for their life together. Between sweetness and shyness, they begin exploring a new chapter in their relationship. |
March 24, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Reunited after years apart, Minato asks Wataru to move in, restarting the clock on their deep high school connection. |
January 13, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Wataru hides his wavering heart after Minato's proposal, using a symbolic bouquet to awaken their unspoken feelings. |
January 20, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Haunted by his ex, Wataru rejects Minato’s offer to move in, forcing their bond to reach a painful breaking point. |
January 27, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | YTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 13, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 24, 2026 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | ended |