Season 1 Plot
Nanase Sakura is a 23-year-old rookie nurse. She met Dr. Kairi Tendo several years ago and fell in love with him. To meet him again, she studied hard and became a nurse. After 5 years, she finally meets Tendo again, but he has a totally different personality than what she imagined. Tendo, who is 31-years-old, is commonly referred to as the "Devil" at work. He is a level-headed perfectionist and often makes biting remarks to doctors and nurses. Nanase works hard to receive recognition from Tendo and she also expresses her feelings honestly to him. Due to her persistence, Nanase becomes well known at the hospital and she picks up the nickname of the "Warrior." Meanwhile, Tendo becomes attracted to Nanase.
An Incurable Case of Love Season 1 aired on January 14th, 2020.
Season 1 Episodes
1. My destined soulmate is a Super-S doctor!? The start of a story filled with love, life, and adventure!
When high schooler Nanase struggles to help a woman who has collapsed, a doctor comes to the rescue. Years later, she becomes a nurse at his hospital.
2. The first trial! Doctor's gentle hug...
A starry-eyed Nanase fantasizes about what her new neighbor might be like outside work. Later, she officially joins the Cardiology department.
3. Love and tears from drawing blood... and the Devil laughed
Kisugi plays Cupid and encourages Tendo to watch over Nanase as she recovers. But after returning to work, she struggles with a basic nursing task.
4. A shocking night! An irregular occurrence of love!
Just as Nanase is gaining confidence as a cardiology nurse, a heart failure emergency at work reminds her of just how much more she has to learn.
5. A new girlfriend! A secret work-romance with the Devil!?
A head-over-heels Nanase wants to tell everyone about her new boyfriend, but Tendo expects clear boundaries between his professional and private life.
6. A fiery business trip night in Osaka! I'm here...
Worried about Tendo attending an out-of-town event with a beautiful surgeon resembling his lost love, Nanase decides to follow the pair to Osaka.
7. A formidable prince appears!? The Devil becomes an incarnation of jealousy.
Nanase feels insecure and wonders how Tendo could ever choose her over someone like Miori. Meanwhile, a new VIP patient wants Nanase all to himself.
8. Don't leave me... Finally a confession!
Tendo is removed from Anri's surgical team due to Kamijo's lawsuit. Desperate to help Anri, Nanase speaks to Kamijo, who gives her an ultimatum.
9. I like you... I... love you...!
When Nanase's family meets Tendo, they excitedly assume that a marriage proposal is forthcoming. Later, Nanase considers returning to Tokyo.
10. I Love... Let us present the rest of the story
After rejecting a carefully planned marriage proposal, Ryuko wants Nanase's support in facing her angry father. Tendo makes a surprising announcement.