Black Leather Notebook

Black Leather Notebook

2017 · 1 season · 8 eps · ★ 6.6 · Drama

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Haraguchi Motoko works as a temp at a bank. To pay off debt that she inherited from her parents, she also works as a hostess at a club in Ginza.

Directed by Osamu Katayama

Network: tv asahi

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