Totsuzen Desu ga, Ashita Kekkon Shimasu Episode 5

This drama is really cute.

I had a discussion with another viewer who insisted that this drama was seriously sexist. After all Asuka's wish is to be married. However, the idea of a woman wanting to get married—or not—is not sexist. What's sexist is the idea that a woman shouldn't do—or don't—something because its their role. Totsuzen Desu ga, Ashita Kekkon Shimasu frankly discusses the ideas and options of people. Asuka wants to be a full time housewife, go dreams! (That's my personal nightmare, but I understand it. Respect it.)

No one is forcing her into anything. In fact, I found it out that those who heard she wants to be a housewife didn't like it. I'm pretty sure that's still a common ideal for marriage in Japan? There friends simply want to support whatever she chooses, and her parents are really pressuring her.

What this episode does bring the dialogue and the burning question of how Asuka and Ryu are going to face Asuka's dream of wanting to marry. Ryu comes face to face with the reality that his selfish desires of never wanting to marry work out okay for him in this relationship, and that Asuka is being hurt. Because her ultimate wish is to married, and she loves Ryu enough to risk the hope that he will eventual change. In the end Ryu's open comment about her being able to dump him at anytime so she can pursue marriage could come off cold. Both love each other enough to risk it all, not to mention hope that the others ideals will change.

Also, Akito is totally out of the running for me. What a sneaky jerk! Woo the girl! Don't play pissing games with the boyfriend and force yourself on her. (Bet he's the one that pushed for the three year project with her.) Also, do not use the parents! Gosh. I'm so happy Asuka and Ryu could face him together. Though it looks like things with Sakuragi Yuko are gonna hit the fan. Those divorce papers were the starting flag.

This drama is really cute. The idea of it is how much someone loves another to change their ideals to be with that person. True some of the third party obstacles for there love are very tropey. It's such a feel good drama that I look forward to each episode as a kind "relax" time. Plus, I love looking at the two leads. They're so cute!

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