Hotaru no Hikari: It's Only A Little Light In My Life (2007)

S2E9 A Kiss Suddenly Given!

While it may not be on the epic scale of The Lord of the Rings, the story unfolds with a boss departing, a ring going missing, a boss returning, and the ring being recovered. Hotaru feels isolated and embarrassed, prompting her to seek assistance from Konatsu. Together with their colleagues, they embark on a fishing adventure. Though Hotaru initially turns down a romantic gesture, she ultimately experiences her first kiss later on.