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A Nice Contract Marriage Romance
9/10 is my rating. This is a 2023 Japanese romance series with 10, 45-60 minute episodes. Also known under the Japanese title Ousama ni Sasagu KusuriyubiFirst I provide a Unique synopsis then review.
Synopsis
Hanada (Kanna Hashimoto) has had a tough life because she is so pretty people assume she uses her looks to get ahead and treat her poorly as a result. She has a hard time keeping jobs because customers pock up on her and colleagues are jealous. She finally gets a job as a wedding planner and thinks she has finally landed a job she can keep. It is not long though and trouble starts there, landing her in the office of the company President. Togo Nitta (Ryosuke Yamada) has turned down a variety of eligible women preferring to be alone to having a fake relationship. His focus is on increasing the sales for the bridal company to prove his ability as his father’s successor. When he sees Ayuka he comes up with a mutually beneficial plan in the form of a marriage contact. She needs money for her struggling family and he can use the perfect marriage to promote his business. No pesky feelings involved right?
Review
It is a nicely paced romance with a happy ending. If you like the cold CEO type, contract marriages and/or cinderella like stories this is a good one for all of that.
Spoiler
I found the plot point that being too attractive has its own set of problems compelling. It is a phenomenon not frequently recognized but those that have experienced it know it exists.
She had a way about her that she remained positive despite people treating her unfairly due to assumptions they made about her. They were perfect for each other as each led ampn isolated life for different reasons
I was a little disappointed when he broke it off with her and was pursuing an arranged marriage. That is one of my least favorite tropes. I was glad she realized what was going in and basically told him knock it off.
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It was interesting and it never felt like story was being dragged.
It kept me hooked till last....& Yes it's really worth watching. ✨
Hoping to find similar J-Drama....
So if you got some recommendations do drop it.
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a very cute and wholesome drama
This is a wonderful and cute drama that is easy to binge due to it only having 10 episodes! I loved the chemistry between the main leads, there are some slow bits here and there which is why the rating dropped a bit but overall I recommend it. Maybe far fetched but I’d love a spinoff with her oldest younger brother maybe set in a couple years when he’s older, I grew to love him a lot! If you’re looking for something quick and easy that doesn’t have much drama apart from the ending episodes with his disapproving mother I recommend this drama, I loved the domestic vibes it had because the main leads lived together throughout most of the drama. It’s just super comforting and wholesome and I can see myself rewatching in the future.Overall rating: 9.4/10
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From fake dating to trauma dumping in ten episodes or less.
Just by the premise alone, you can tell that this drama will be full of tropes, including, but not limited to: Rich Man/Poor Woman, Boss/Employee, Fake Relationship, Contract Marriage, etc. So, going in, I already expected that it would be a show filled with cliches, and probably have ill-timed laughter that serves no purpose except to be adorable. And this show just does that in the beginning.We are presented with a female lead who had to grapple with so many false accusations because of her looks. It was one problem that is supposedly plaguing someone so pretty that you are supposed to feel sorry for her, and thus a young, handsome man (not to mention rich) falls on her lap to solve all her issues. It’s all fine and dandy until the latter half of the show.
Here, the drama tried to incorporate heavier topics like the implication of infidelity, implied abuse and other conflicts that came out of left field, that I wonder whether even if it’s the same story we are dealing with. We also see Ayaka's family being supportive of her despite their financial struggles. My only gripe here is that they seem to be happy despite their dire situation, with so many mouths to feed and a baby on the way. Haven’t they ever heard of condoms?
Nevertheless, it is a decent effort by the production crew, especially by the main leads who carried most of the drama weight on their shoulders.
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This King's a Keeper
This series was sweet with a few cliches, and love trumping in the end. For a J-Drama it flowed very well and production overall was solid. The lead couple was cute with endearing moments. The FL was a little too timid at times and the ML too aloof. Yet, they both came together and brought a sweet charm. The challenges for the couple and mostly the ML were cliche and filled with tropes. Yet, communication and desire wins in the end. The supporting cast worked very well in conveying rivalry, envy, friendships and gained understanding. Overall, this series is very cute and a solid watch.Was this review helpful to you?
I like the chemistry between the leads
Kissing the Ring Finger” is a light-hearted drama that goes smoothly up to the first eight episodes. Only the last two episodes are a little emotional because of the male lead’s mother’s conspiracy, but even that is resolved beautifully.It’s nice that the entry of two new people in their lives does not create much ruckus. Their true love for each other gives them the strength to confront his mother, and the drama ends happily.
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Uma comédia romântica com química
Ayaka Haneda é a mais velha entre 5 irmãos que faz de tudo para ajudar a família financeiramente. Mas por ser extremamente linda, fica difícil manter um emprego, mas ao se candidatar para a vaga de organizadora de casamentos, as coisas começam a melhorar.O CEO da empresa que a contratou, Togo Nitta, quer melhorar os negócios da família e fazer com que os olhos de todos se voltem para o casamento dos sonhos, então propõe a Ayaka que seja sua futura esposa.
É assim que começa um dos melhores dramas japonês de comédia romântica que já assisti. Apesar do título tosco no Viki, "Submissão", ter me afastado muito já que estava na minha lista desde o ano passado, mas foi a tag casamento de conveniência que me fez apertar o play.
Ayaka é uma ótima personagem feminina e destoa de qualquer outra protagonista de j-drama que já assisti. Empenhada em dar o melhor pra família que tanto ama, trabalha intensamente e não tem a ilusão de casar, já que não acredita no amor verdadeiro. E é isso que a torna perfeita para Togo.
Sem nenhuma pretensão amorosa, nosso mocinho é um pouco cheio de si, mas isso não importa muito para Ayaka, já que consegue ser honesta e verdadeira com ele. E é isso o conquista, ela prefere dinheiro, então um casamento por contrato ajudará a ambos.
O casal me agradou muito! As brigas por terem que fingir estar apaixonados, atuarem como o casal perfeito para um canal do youtube, apresentar-se perfeitamente para os pais, foram um grande pacote de puro entretenimento. Yamada Ryosuke ganhou meu coração e Hashimoto Kanna me deu orgulho com uma personagem maravilhosa trazendo nuances das problemáticas femininas em uma sociedade machista e tóxica.
Um casamento falso que se torna real, um mocinho que floresce a cada episódio, pais bem estruturados, um plot onde família é muito importante, são esses os encantos desse drama que cativa muito com um roteiro conciso e algumas reviravoltas em 10 episódios.
Eu amei "Submissão", foi um ótimo lançamento de 2023 que não deixou nada a desejar das produções coreanas com investimento altíssimo. Foi maravilhoso começar 2024 com esse drama japonês, me deu mais incentivo para ver outros!
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Pengen marah dikit
Pertama mau review pemain yang lagi aku suka sekarang ini. Aku fans banget sama si bando (in real life ya wkwkw). Di drama ini asli ngeselin bangett :" Bando pliss jangan jadi perusak hubungan orang :" Udah berapa kali jadi sad boy yah dia wwkw. Mending sama aku aeh sini :") Disini ada mak lampirnya guys... Jangan lupa emosinya di kontrol :")Aku nonton ini karena memang suka modelan drama yang kayak begini. Jadi, dari aku ga ada keluhan apa-apa terkait drama. Cuman bisa bilang dramanya bagus hehehe, seperti biasa drama ini ditaburi dengan cerita 'triangle love' yang melelahkan
Sekian review dari aku <3
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A soft drama with sweet romance
Bir iki bölümü biraz yavaş tempolu ve yer yer sıkıcı olsa da genel anlamda vakit geçirmek için izlenebilecek tatlı bir diziydi.Ayaka ve Togo'nun hikayesi başta tipik başlasa da sonradan kalp ısıtan bir hal aldı. İkisinin birlikte çekip internete yüklediği videolar da ilişkilerinin tatlılık unsurlarından biriydi.
Çiftin iş yaşamı da dizinin ilgi çekici unsurlarından biriydi. İkisi de aynı düğün organizasyonu şirketinde çalışıyordu. Ve her bölüm şirketlerine gelen farklı karakterdeki insanların onlardan yapmalarını istediği düğünleri gördük. Dizi, bu açıdan bize farklı hayat tarzlarından örnekler sundu.
Dizide bence bazı eksik yönler de vardı. Bunlar özellikle Togo'nun annesi ve Ayaka'nın arkadaşı Kamiyama-kun'un işlenişiydi. İkisinin duyguları ve davranışlarının altında yatan sebepleri kopuk kopuk anlatıldı ve bazı yerler hızlıca geçiştirildi. Togo'nun yaptığı bazı şeyler de gereksiz ve saçmaydı.
Tüm bu yönlerine rağmen tatlı sahneleriyle güzel vakit geçirmek isteyenler için bir solukta izlenebilecek bir diziydi.
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Um clichê com contrato de relacionamento
Gostei muito desses dorama. A história é simples e bem contada. Não se propõe a ser inovadora e nem é pretensiosa. Cumpre o que promete: um clichê de contrato de relacionamento.A química entre os protagonistas é muito boa e a história funciona com bastante dinâmica. Os personagens são agraveis. O romance é fofo.
Recomendo!
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