
A Couple of Cuckoos
Nagi Umino was mistakenly switched at birth, and now attends a prestigious private high school. One day, he has a chance meeting with Erika Amano, an incredibly high society high school girl who claims she's on the way to meet her fiancé, and who asks/forces him to be her fake boyfriend. Neither of them, at the time, understood the significance of their meeting for Erika was the girl Nagi was switched at birth with, and Nagi was Erika's soon-to-be fiancé. The curtain raises on a romantic comedy of intertwined fates that begins with being switched at birth.
- 2022-2025
- 2 seasons
- Animation, Comedy, Drama
- TV-14
Nagi Umino was mistakenly switched at birth, and now attends a prestigious private high school. One day, he has a chance meeting with Erika Amano, an incredibly high society high school girl who claims she's on the way to meet her fiancé, and who asks/forces him to be her fake boyfriend. Neither of them, at the time, understood the significance of their meeting for Erika was the girl Nagi was switched at birth with, and Nagi was Erika's soon-to-be fiancé. The curtain raises on a romantic comedy of intertwined fates that begins with being switched at birth.
Season 1 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 2022
Episode 1
You're Going to Be My Boyfriend
23 mins
Umino Nagi was swapped with another child at birth. He's going to meet his real parents today, but on his way to school, he meets a girl who is threatening to die to get out of her engagement.

Episode 2
I Won't Marry You
23 mins
Nagi and Erica became engaged. However, Nagi realizes that the world she lives in is different. Erica, on the other hand, seems nervous. Is it a favor for Nagi or ...!?

Episode 3
I'll Never Lose to You!!!!
Nagi and Erica have begun living together. Nagi is pleased to be able to concentrate on studying for the test, but life with Erica continues to happen. Can Nagi really get first place in the grade? Whereabouts of the game with Hiro...!?

Episode 4
Will You Please Be My Girlfriend...?
Nagi, who took the first place in the test, is asked by Hiro why he is aiming for first place and confesses his feelings. Hiro replies that she likes smarter people than he does, but - soon she says a shocking word.

Episode 5
Can we live in the morning together...?
23 mins
Nagi decided to study in the library in the morning with Hiro. He even wants to know common hobbies and continue his morning activities. It's a soaring calm, but a ridiculous situation that shakes the relationship between the two comes.

Episode 6
You live alone, right?
Erika participates in morning activities with Nagi and Hiro attempting to advance the relationship between them. Although, Hiro begins to say that she wants to visit Erika's home to get to know her better.

Episode 7
Is my fate going to change?
23 mins
Nagi took the plunge and invited Hiro to the same group during a school event trip. At that time, she reconfirms the conditions for accepting the confession, and an unexpected word is returned. However, there is a problem with grouping.

Episode 8
Are you going to marry him?
23 mins
Erika and Nagi grow close as they weigh life-changing choices. Sachi suspects something and investigates.

Episode 9
The Kuroshio currents beckon to me
Hiro Segawa invites Nagi on an unexpected morning "date" to collect temple stamps. Nagi dresses up, only to discover they're heading to an amusement park-Hiro wanted to use the affectionate "couple's discount" and challenge his endurance.

Episode 10
Don't treat me like your kid sister.
It is Mothers Day, and Sachi gets Nagi to accompany her to the mall to choose a gift for their mom. Despite his initial skepticism, they bond while shopping and notice Sachi being approached by admirers-a sign of her growing maturity
Episode 11
I can't forget that just happened.
23 mins
During a blackout, Nagi accidentally pins Sachi, mistaking her for Erika, creating tension between them. Sachi becomes distant, confused by her feelings. Erika urges Nagi to apologize, and he does so sincerely. Their bond begins to heal.
Episode 12
It's not that I like you, yet.
23 mins
Nagi declines Erika's invite to go shopping, saying he has to study He instead invites Hiro to join a study session at the library Since talking is banned, they communicate via handwritten notes creating a surprisingly intimate atmosphere.

Episode 13
Things aren't quite working out, are they?
23 mins
Nagi drops to 13th place in exams, shaken by his tangled feelings for Erika, Hiro, and Sachi. Hiro distances herself, upset. Erika tries to cheer him up but argues with him.
Episode 14
Walls exist to be overcome!!
23 mins
Erika's parents want her to come home if she fails her make-up exams. She asks Nagi for help, but it may not be that easy.
Episode 15
We have to tell her... about our secret!
Erika and Nagi walk around the festival together, and she shocks him with how out-of-touch she is.
Episode 16
I want to talk about now.
Sachi is worried about Hiro, so she brings Erika along to follow her and learn about her.

Episode 17
Anything could happen right now!
23 mins
Erika, Hiro, Sachi and Nagi make plans to study at Erika's vacation house, but there ends up being a slight change in the roster.
Episode 18
Who is that person?
23 mins
Nagi is hoping to do the test of courage with Hiro, but Erika takes him instead. Nagi can't figure out what it is that's bothering her.
Episode 19
You must have noticed by now.
Erika reveals who it is that she's been trying to reach through social media.

Episode 20
I want to grow up already!
23 mins
Nagi discusses with Erika what he learned - or tried to learn - from her father.

Episode 21
It's a secret between you and me.
23 mins
Having topped his grade in the term exams, Nagi confesses to Hiro once again.
Episode 22
I'll be with you when you meet him.
Sachi can't contain her anger at Hiro, who had suggested to Nagi that Sachi may have feelings for him.
Episode 23
What should we do now?
22 mins
The four return from their vacation, but Hiro wants to take a detour. Having learned that Sousuke is somewhere in Japan, Erika is determined to look for him.
Episode 24
All that matters is that you two are happy.
22 mins
Yohei holds a birthday party and invites Erika. They have a discussion about family.
