Predictable but Comforting. Adorable Leads with Great Chemistry!
Subjective Gut Rating; 8.5Objective Rating: 7.5-8.0
Why am I rating this quite high? Well, because this is my cup of tea! I love when main leads are in love with each other, yet thinking the other doesn’t like them. I LOVE the guessing game. That’s my jam! If you are like me, then you will enjoy this drama. If this is not your thing, then “Goodbye’s Love Begins With Betting” is a predictable, easy and light watch. You have seen everything. There is no surprise, but a comfort watch.
Nao (FL) and Koichi (ML) are both very likable characters. Nao is known as the Ice Iron lady, and Koichi is known as the handsome, but indecisive guy who will say yes to everyone. Both of them started dating due to a bet. And you probably can guess that they ended up liking each other and are worried about how this bet is going to ruin their relationship. The leads have great chemistry and I enjoy all their scenes together.
There are a lot of internal monologues to show Nao’s internal conflict and how she is so different outwardly than her true self. She is adorable and it’s quite interesting to hear the internal turmoil while watching her with an emotionless face. Yamazaki Hirona played Nao really well. I was rooting for her the whole time. But what I adore even more is Koseki Yuta’s beautiful and sunshine smile. It’s no wonder our female lead is so in love with him. Koichi might be indecisive but I don’t find him frustrating because he presents himself so well and because Yuta plays his role so well.
The best friends are the rational and sensible support system that our leads need. I’m glad the drama doesn’t force-feed us a secondary romance, but really centers all attention to our leads. The two best friends play an important supporting role in the story and not just wallflowers. I also adore FL’s co-worker as the cute cheerleader. The ‘villain’ isn’t too irritating either.
If you are looking for a fun, easy and light watch, this is it for you. Don’t expect anything unique or groundbreaking, but sit back, relax and enjoy the ride!
Completed: 6/8/2024 - Review #450
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A Fun and Comfortable Watch!
This short romance drama was such an easy and enjoyable binge! The story was quite predictable, but honestly, that didn’t matter because it was so well-executed. The leads had great chemistry and were absolutely adorable together.One of my favorite parts was the friendship between the FL and her best friend. The friend was incredibly supportive, and her character really stood out—I’d even say she was my favorite!
I also appreciated the character development. It wasn’t just love that magically fixed everything; instead, the characters gradually realized their flaws and made an effort to change, which felt more natural.
The support characters were so much fun too! The lady in pink at the office was absolutely hilarious and had me laughing every time she appeared. And of course, there were so many cute moments that kept me smiling throughout!
What I didn’t like:
The unnecessary flashbacks of scenes I had just watched.
Some overacting here and there, but it wasn’t too distracting.
Overall, this drama was a lighthearted and sweet watch—perfect if you're looking for something fun and heartwarming!
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