Mr. Unlucky Has No Choice But to Kiss – Series Review & Ending Explained

Episode 1

Episode 1 Summary

The first episode introduces Kota, a university student with notoriously bad luck. Although he feigns a happy-go-lucky attitude, Kota is easily irritable over his misfortunes. During a new school year, he meets Naoya, a handsome and popular student on campus. Unlike Kota, Naoya is known for his streak of good luck. He wins lotteries, prizes, and unexpected opportunities. Kota is jealous of how easy Naoya's life seems compared to his.

Surprisingly, Kota discovers his bad luck stops whenever he's around Naoya. He tests the theory by spending time with the older student, who gives him a campus tour. Kota is giddy and excitable about his effortlessly smooth day. His childlike enthusiasm is infectious, putting Naoya in a good mood. At the end of the episode, Kota expresses his fondness for Naoya and wants to be together more often. His statement is meant to be platonic, but his partner misinterprets it as a love confession. Naoya agrees to be his boyfriend before surprising Kota with a spontaneous kiss.

Episode 2

Episode 2 Summary

Kota and Naoya officially begin dating in Episode 2, although they haven't disclosed the relationship to their friends. However, Kota secretly wants them to be friends, not boyfriends. He doesn't feel comfortable with this arrangement. As soon as Kota separates from Naoya, he experiences accidents and misfortunes again. Despite his reservations, Kota decides he needs Naoya's luck and doesn't break up with him.

Kota and Naoya enjoy an ice cream date together. Kota is excited to eat an entire cone for the first time without any accidents. His genuine giddiness makes Naoya laugh, and he likes this enthusiasm from his boyfriend. They set up another date for tomorrow. Kota's bad luck plagues him for the whole day, delaying him at every opportunity. He shows up at the date after being unreasonably late. To his surprise, Naoya is still waiting for him and doesn't get angry. The episode ends with Kota and Naoya scheduling another date again.

Episode 3

Episode 3 Summary

Kota and Naoya go on a date at the aquarium in Episode 3. Since Naoya picks up Kota's house, they avoid encountering any potential mishaps. They have a lovely time at the aquarium. The couple wanted to win an adorable penguin doll in a raffle, but they only got a keychain as a consolation prize. Although Kota doesn't mind, Naoya is upset because he usually wins these lotteries. At the end of the date, Naoya kisses Kota on the cheek.

Naoya skips class the following day. He revisits the aquarium, participates in the raffle again, and wins the top prize this time. He happily brings back the penguin doll (named Rui) and gives it to his boyfriend as a gift. Kota is touched that Naoya went to such lengths to make him happy. However, he also feels guilty about not taking this relationship seriously. Kota is only dating Naoya because of his luck, whereas his partner seems to have developed genuine feelings for him.

Episode 4

Episode 4 Summary

Due to a leak in his apartment, Kota doesn't have a place to live for the next two weeks. He agrees to stay at Naoya's flat in the meantime, and they become roommates. Naoya does his best to accommodate his boyfriend, making him feel as comfortable as possible. At night, Kota feels nervous about sleeping in the same bedroom. He wonders if Naoya feels the same.

After they start living together, Kota notices Naoya's behaviour subtly changing around him. He seems more distant than usual. Naoya also acts bothered after seeing Kota and his friend Yusato hanging out. At home, Kota sees Naoya shirtless after working out and admires his fit body. As their conversation becomes friendlier, Kota asks Naoya why he has been avoiding him all day. Naoya admits he's nervous about living together and doesn't know the best way to behave.

The episode ends with an accident. Kota falls down and Naoya catches him. A shirtless Naoya falls on top of his boyfriend in an intimate position. The two boyfriends lean closer for a kiss, but Kota chickens out and punches him out of instinct. Kota is panicked and runs out of the apartment.

Episode 5

Episode 5 Summary

After their rejected kiss last night, Kota wants to apologize to Naoya. He wants to continue dating for Naoya's luck, although a part of him admits there may also be an attraction. Kota struggles to work up the courage to approach his boyfriend all day. However, he notices Naoya's classmates hounding him. They want to take advantage of his good fortune to win some tickets. Naoya refuses to be part of their scheme, but these two guys continue plotting behind his back.

Kota is livid after overhearing their plans. He gets into a fist fight with them, claiming Naoya isn't a tool to be used. After the brawl, Naoya treats Kota's injuries at home, thankful that his boyfriend defended him in his honour. Yet, Kota feels guilty because he has been exploiting him the same way. He confesses his deceit over the misunderstood love confession, making him just as despicable. The episode ends with Kota running away from the apartment in tears.

Episode 6

Episode 6 Summary

Kota is anxious about bumping into his boyfriend on campus after last night. His awkward behaviour arises suspicion from the other students. Finally, Kota exerts so much energy into worrying that he gets into a minor accident. Naoya rescues him from severe injuries. The two boyfriends have a heart-to-heart chat. Naoya says he doesn't care about Kota tricking him and wants to continue their relationship. Kota breaks down in tears, genuinely apologizing for what he did.

Naoya wonders if there's a way they can start over their relationship. He is earnest about dating Kota properly now that both of them are on the same page. Kota is freaked out by Naoya's intensity and doesn't commit to an immediate reply, although he admits there's a genuine attraction. Naoya is pleased to see his boyfriend lowering his guard around him, revealing his real personality beneath the happy-go-lucky facade. Kota says it's a fake defence mechanism to cope with his misfortune.

Episode 7

Episode 7 Summary

Episode 7 begins with a flashback from Naoya's perspective. Naoya had a crush on Kota since the start of university and knew about his real personality all along. In the present timeline, Kota announces that he'll move out of the apartment after the leak is fixed. Naoya is disappointed they won't be living together anymore. He begs Kota to stay with him one more night and plans a special evening together.

That night, the two leads chat sincerely. Naoya says he kissed Kota in Episode 1 because his ex-girlfriends liked this kind of romantic gesture. However, Naoya won't impose another kiss again unless Kota feels comfortable. Kota teases him and wants to initiate an intimate exchange, but he isn't ready after all. Later, the two of them spend the night working out together. The low-key evening passes with nothing else happening, and Kota moves back into his old apartment. Shockingly, the episode ends as somebody threatens Kota with a gun!

Episode 8

Happy Ending

Episode 8 begins with a dramatic hostage situation. A random assailant has suddenly shown up at Kota's apartment, holding him at gunpoint. His bad luck has escalated to such an extreme, putting him in this precarious situation. Naoya rescues his boyfriend and successfully negotiates with the kidnapper. She's a disgruntled robber, and Naoya's appearance reminded her of an ex-boyfriend. She surrenders herself to the police under his persuasion.

After the kidnapping, Naoya wants to protect Kota by moving in together. Kota refuses, stating he wants to live independently without relying on anybody else's luck. Naoya says the rejection makes sense since they aren't real boyfriends. Kota rebuffs him, exclaiming that he still wants a relationship even if they don't live together. He gets flustered after his outburst, making Naoya giggle happily. Kota worries Naoya won't be lucky anymore when they're together. Naoya doesn't mind and states, "Rather than something as invisible as luck, being with you is more important to me."

Mr. Unlucky Has No Chance but to Kiss has a happy ending where the leads become a couple again. Although Kota originally intended to return to his apartment, another unfortunate accident puts him out of commission again. He's forced to stay at his boyfriend's place for one more night. The episode ends with the couple resting in bed. When Naoya looks asleep, Kota plants a gentle kiss on his cheek. Naoya suddenly wakes up and teases him about the affection. The episode ends with them laughing and frolicking in bed.