Million Yen Women
Five beautiful but mysterious women move in with unsuccessful novelist Shin, who manages their odd household in exchange for a tidy monthly sum.
Episodes
The Mysterious Million Yen Women
A strange and sudden series of offers leads Shin to host five beautiful residents in his home. But he is not allowed to ask questions of them.
Values
Shin visits his father and one murder victim’s mother. A critical magazine column spoils his mood during dinner, leading to a lesson from Minami.
Exposure
Shin and his housemates attend an anniversary party, where he spots rival novelist Yuzu Hanaki and learns that Nanaka is more than she seems.
Choices
After seeing Shin leave Midori's room, Hitomi expresses her displeasure. Midori asks for help with a constant problem dating from her childhood.
Absolute
Midori faces the aftermath of her decision. The house learns about Yuki's mysterious background. Nanaka displays some brutal honesty at a talk.
Appeal
Shin releases his new novel and, not at all to his surprise, it does not sell well. But Hitomi plans to use some personal connections to change this.
Affection
After Shin receives his award, his unique living arrangement (and the truth about his father) is revealed to the public. Nanaka tempts him on a date.
Reason
With tragedy striking the Michima residence, the police interrogate those inside. Shin gains even more notoriety as his novel becomes a best-seller.
Ready
Despite a tragic turn of events, Shin is urged to write a new book. The girls invite him to dinner while Minami reveals her dark past.
Disbanded
Shin and the remaining girls are left homeless due to arson. He accepts a live TV interview with Hanaki to lure out the mastermind on his own terms.
Confrontation
Shin receives a visit from the architect of the heinous plot. As he struggles to write his next novel, those left behind contemplate their future.
Emotions
A concerned Hitomi tracks down a severely broken Shin, who is still unable to recover from the horrific events that sidelined his ability to write.
Top Cast
Yojiro Noda
Shin Michima
Rena Matsui
Hitomi Tsukamoto
Rila Fukushima
Minami Shirakawa
Rena Takeda
Midori Suzumura
Miwako Wagatsuma
Yuki Kobayashi
Yuko Araki
Nanaka Seki
Lily Franky
Tatsuyuki
Moeka Hoshi
Hotaru
Yuya Endo
Sunako
Tetsuhiro Ikeda
Ryuichi Moriguchi
Kaito Yoshimura
Takeshi Kanda
Tomoya Nakamura
Yuzu
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