Drama "The Guy Behind Me Seems to Like Me" Premieres August 7, 2026 (Fri) on BS Fuji!

The popular work "The Guy Behind Me Seems to Like Me," adapted from a book published by "BeLuck Bunko" (Star츠 Publishing Co., Ltd., Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Motoharu Sekine), will begin airing on BS Fuji every Friday from August 7, 2026, from 25:00 to 25:30.

It will be exclusively streamed on FOD, with catch-up streaming available on TVer after broadcast, and will also be distributed worldwide. Two additional cast members have also been revealed. The theme song is "NPC" by SUPER★DRAGON, and the opening song is "Hakugei" by Kimino Virus, written specifically for this series.

Furthermore, a manga adaptation of the original novel is decided for "BeLuck COMICS," and the sequel, "The Guy Behind Me Seems to Like Me 2," will be released on "BeLuck Bunko" on August 20.

Please look forward to the "Sekisuki Series," which is gaining more momentum towards its broadcast start.

Official HP here: https://sekisuki-drama.jp/

Original Novel Introduction: https://novema.jp/article/beluck/sekisuki/drama

Introducing 4 cast members, including 2 additional cast members!

Hare Mayama (Hare Mayama) Role: Eito Konishi

▶ About "Hare Mayama"

A plain, inconspicuous, innocent, and pure personality. A high school boy.

He is shocked to find a confession note on a printout passed to him after a seating change, saying "I like you."

Kosei Asamiya (Kosei Asamiya) Role: Gennosuke

▶ About "Kosei Asamiya"

A "super handsome" first-string high school boy who leads the energetic group. He harbors strong and devoted feelings for Mayama, and after moving to the seat behind Mayama due to a seating change, he begins to express his suppressed feelings.

【Additional Cast】Toma Sakaki (Toma Sakaki) Role: Ken Hiramoto (DXTEEN)

▶ About "Toma Sakaki"

Within the first-string group, he is the one who can lighten the mood and is a perceptive high school boy.

While making lighthearted jokes, he is good at reading the atmosphere and plays the role of subtly encouraging his friends.

【Additional Cast】Mitsuki Tsunekawada (Mitsuki Tsunekawada) Role: Hayate Iijima (SUPER★DRAGON)

▶ About "Mitsuki Tsunekawada"

He always carries a calm demeanor. He quietly understands the relationship between Mayama and Asamiya, and occasionally offers words that hit the core to encourage them.

Theme Song & Opening Song to Color the Work Decided!

Theme Song: "NPC" Sung by SUPER★DRAGON

【About SUPER★DRAGON】

A 9-member evolving mixture unit consisting of Reo Shimura, Tsuyoshi Furukawa, Kaito Jean, Hayate Iijima, Sogo Ito, Koki Tanaka, Hyoma Ikeda, Kazuya Matsumura, and Gaku Shibasaki. Commonly known as "Spadra."

Characterized by their unique mixture style that freely fuses dance, rock, HIPHOP, and even human beatboxing. They continue to evolve daily with their creative power, deeply involved from the conception to the music and video production, and staging.

(From left) "Hakugei" jacket, Kimino Virus

Opening Song: "Hakugei" Sung by Kimino Virus

▶ Written for this work

A youth love song that encapsulates memories of a summer that cannot be returned to and unrequited feelings. It expresses feelings for someone you can't take your eyes off of, and the fluctuating emotions within an ambiguous distance, set to a sweet and catchy melody.

【About Kimino Virus】

A male unit artist that reflects the hearts of today's youth.

With a rock sound as its core, they develop songs that incorporate diverse expressions and a narrative worldview. They deliver unique entertainment through emotionally resonant live performances and stages that show different facets with each song.

Broadcast Overview

Program Title: "The Guy Behind Me Seems to Like Me"

Original Work: Mashiro Ito "The Guy Behind Me Seems to Like Me" (Published by Star츠 Publishing / BeLuck Bunko)

BS Fuji Broadcast Date and Time: Starting August 7, 2026 (Fri), Every Friday 25:00-25:30 (August 8 (Sat) 1:00-1:30)

Streaming: Exclusive streaming on FOD starting August 5 (Wed) at 25:30

Catch-up streaming on TVer starting August 7 (Fri) at 25:30

Worldwide distribution: Details to be announced later

Director: Yoshika Nakayama (FOD Drama "Contrast"), Yudai Nara

Screenplay: Kento Goto

Cast: Eito Konishi, Gennosuke

Ken Hiramoto (DXTEEN), Hayate Iijima (SUPER★DRAGON)

Theme Song: "NPC" (SUPER★DRAGON)

Opening Song: "Hakugei" (Kimino Virus)

Production and Copyright: Sekisuki Production Committee

Copyright: (C) Mashiro Ito, Star츠 Publishing / Sekisuki Production Committee

Official HP: https://sekisuki-drama.jp/

FOD Streaming: https://fod.fujitv.co.jp/title/71cq

Official X: https://x.com/sekigae_drama

Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sekigae_drama/

<Program Synopsis>

"I like you. I've liked you for a long time." --

Could it all start with a seating change!? The love story of two polar opposites.

Hare Mayama (Eito Konishi), an ordinary high school student,

is shocked to find a confession written on a printout passed to him after a seating change.

The sender is none other than Kosei Asamiya (Gennosuke), the super handsome center of attention in the class.

He doubts if it's really meant for him, but Asamiya readily replies, "I wrote it for Mayama."

What's more, his overwhelming love intensifies day by day!?

"I can't help it. I've been holding back for so long," "I've wanted to do this all along." Maximum sweetness from beginning to end!!

A youth BL between a first-string boy who is straight-ahead in love and a super innocent pure boy.

Manga Adaptation & Sequel Release Decided! Introduction to the "Sekisuki" Series Original Novels

(C) Mashiro Ito, Ayu Kawa / Star츠 Publishing

Original Information

Winner of the Grand Prize at the 1st Novema! BL Short Story Contest.

A youth love story between high school boys that begins with a casual "seating change."

It has garnered support for the gradually changing relationship while being bewildered by the close proximity, the clumsy and straightforward feelings, and the delicate emotional fluctuations unique to adolescence.

"The Guy Behind Me Seems to Like Me" (BeLuck Bunko)

By Mashiro Ito / Illustrated by Ayu Kawa

Price: 792 yen (720 yen + 10% tax), ISBN: 978-4-8137-1788-1

Manga Adaptation Decided for "BeLuck COMICS"!

The long-awaited manga adaptation has been decided! Please see the special page for details.

https://novema.jp/article/beluck/sekisuki/drama

【What is BeLuck COMICS?】

"I want to watch over this love forever!" -- A "youth BL" comic label that is irresistibly heartwarming.

With silly and cute misunderstandings and a clumsy, frustrating distance, the sweetness is endless!

We deliver youth BL filled with the sparkle of falling in love!

Long-Awaited Sequel Release!

"The Guy Behind Me Seems to Like Me 2"

The long-awaited sequel is scheduled to be released on "BeLuck Bunko" on August 20, 2026!

Please see the special page for details.

https://novema.jp/article/beluck/sekisuki/drama

◆ Inquiries regarding the drama: BS Fuji Marketing & Public Relations Office: Mako Kiuchi Mail: m-kinouchi@bsfuji.co.jp Tel: 03-5500-8852 Mobile: 070-7381-4601

◆ Inquiries regarding the original work: Star츠 Publishing Co., Ltd. Public Relations: Shiroto TEL: 03-6202-0311 Mail: contact-stp@starts-pub.jp

◆ PDF available here

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