Duty First, Kiss Later is a charming romance drama adapted from the popular web manga Kiss wa Sosa no Ato de by Su. The story follows Takoi, a kindhearted, unmarried detective in his forties working at the Yamanomichi Police Station. While Takoi is beloved by his local community, he constantly clashes with Shiono, a handsome junior officer in his twenties from the Community Safety Division who is on a fast-track career path. Compounding their daily friction, the two rivals are also neighbors in the police dormitory, sparking endless arguments over the smallest details. However, their seemingly endless nightmare of a relationship takes an unexpected turn when Takoi is set up on a marriage meeting. This sudden event shifts the dynamic between the two officers, forcing them to confront their hidden feelings. Will duty remain their first priority, or is a surprising romance about to unfold?
Other names: Kiss wa Sosa no Ato de, Kisu wa Sousa no Ato de