The Next One Is Happiness (下一任，是幸福)

The Next One Is Happiness is a 2025 Chinese short-form drama consisting of 16 episodes, each approximately 3 minutes long. It is a custom-made promotional drama for the skincare brand MARUBI. The story follows a financially struggling young woman who, under pressure from her family to get married, enters into a "contractual relationship" with a wealthy man. What begins as a fake arrangement gradually develops into genuine love as the two grow closer.

The 16-episode short drama (≈3 min each) can be broadly divided into three main story arcs:

• Act 1: The Contract & First Encounters (Episodes 1-5 approx.): The cash-strapped heroine, pressured by her family to marry, agrees to a contractual relationship with a wealthy male lead. They begin as strangers, navigating the terms of their arrangement.
• Act 2: From Fake to Real (Episodes 6-10 approx.): As they spend more time together, they discover each other's true qualities. Their feelings begin to shift, and the relationship gradually transitions from a mere contract to something more genuine.
• Act 3: Falling in Love (Episodes 11-16): The couple finally breaks down the walls between them and confesses their love. They embrace a heartfelt and happy ending together.