My Worst Friend

Hotaru Kasamatsu is a college senior stuck in the job hunt and watching rejection pile up around her. Her routine is interrupted when she crosses paths with Miharu Kagiya, a former classmate who has become the classroom's brightest presence, handling disputes with calm logic and drawing the spotlight to herself. Miharu's effortless savvy and center stage confidence stir a mix of admiration and resentment in Hotaru, who longs to be seen the same way. In a bold bid to imitate a version of herself that seems to work, Hotaru signs up for the employment exam and sails through the first screening. She keeps the ruse alive through interview after interview, chasing a path that looks clear but grows increasingly tangled.

Directed by Shinichiro Hashizume, My Worst Friend premiered in 2023. Created by Ruri Hyodo, the drama features Aju Makita as Hotaru Kasamatsu, Akari Takaishi as Miharu Kagiya, and Mahiro Takasugi as Kento Aizawa.

The series examines ambition, performance and the pressure to present a flawless image in competitive environments. It mines the tension between friendship and rivalry, offering quiet observations on self worth, mentorships, and the cost of chasing approval.