Et si le loup... c'était elle?

Five men and five women spend twelve episodes (three months) travelling around Japan, exploring, taking photos with an analog camera, and trying to find love. The catch is that one (or more) of the women is a "wolf", able to participate in, but ultimately not able to reciprocate with the one who chooses to share her love.

The ten people, ranging from ages 22-32 spend as much time as possible with one another, in small groups or all together, hanging out and sharing meals at the group club house when they can, visiting each other at work, going on sweet romantic dates, and undertaking photography assignments, all while getting to know one another. It's all very endearing and soothing, with breathtaking scenery and heartwarming cameraderie and support one rarely finds in American series of similar type.

I understand that it's a social experiment, but I still don't understand how they could possibly enforce the 'never see one another again' twist. There is no money or other tangible compensation awarded to a successful "wolf". Perhaps it's cultural. The stakes are high and the heartbreak is real. But there are many satisfying moments throughout the series. It was definitely worth my time.