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Humans are not black or white, they are shades of grey.
First I have to say I watched this because of the actor Matsumoto Leo who played the best side character in "I Cannot Reach You" in 2023. Also the two personalities on the poster intrigued me. But besides that, I went in blind.This is a story which was needed to be told. I applaud the creators to have the gall in Japan to tell a story which is against the conforming nature of japanese people. It teaches the viewers that man do not need to be masculine and even if they have feminin traits, does not mean they are all gay. The same goes for the girl, who is on the tomboyish side without the typical expierence doing makeup and dessing up. I won't spoil the rest of the story here, but it was not earth-shattering, but quite nice.
It's more on the light side, telling a story of discovery and exploration especially for the girl. The only downfall is the story about Hikarus parents, especially his father who does not approve of his cross-dressing. We can assume the mother was on his side always and his father came around in the finale but maybe in this case they should have shifted the story more so we could have seen the wedding with the parents... as with many BLs the kissing was again just dead fish kisses which annoys me in EVERY romance.
Overall an atypically japanese romance with atypical people which is worth the watch in my book!
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Teach me how to love myselft
Both of the main characters teach audiences—especially girls—how to be confident in front of their crush or lover. Many girls feel they are not pretty enough or do not deserve to have a crush, a lover, even though they are actually good enough and deserve the best with their normal physical characteristics.On the other hand, people can wear whatever they love. Hikaru, a man, can wear long hair, wear dresses, put on makeup, etc. Moreover, Haruka, a girl, does not have to wear a dress to define her value.
Another point about girls in relationships with men: if your partner makes you feel uncomfortable or cares about other girls more than you, it’s time to end it.
This is a message for not confident people, a lesson that everyone deserves the best in love. A wedding does not define love, so don’t rush.
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A story that challeges our definition of masculinity and feminity
Honestly its a very different and cool story at that...It shows a Hikaru who is a makeup artist who has this cool and honest vibe the kind of person who treats the people closest the best and doesnt pretend nice with everyone...While the female lead Haruka she's a naive, kind, bubbly a tomboyish girl who doesnt know how to dress up or do makeup and likes to dress up casually...She has a crush on a guy at her workplace Kurotaki...In order to woo Kurotaki Haruka asks Hikaru's help who acts like fairy godmother to her and helps her present herself well and also become the best version of herself both inside out...Since its a ongoing drama and just 6 episodes have been aired I cant tell if the story will progress the same way it has started...But I started it today and ended up binge watching all 6 episodes that have aired and there are 4 more to go so I guess that tells that story is pretty good and binge worthy...Dont know why not a lot pf people know about it...Its actually pretty good...Also it has touched on some very important matters like our definition of masculinity and feminity in today's world...Like its not necessary that girl only knows how to dress up, cook, and stuff while its not necessary the guy can only be serious, can't communicate his feelings or do only things that make them macho per se...It touches these matters in a way that it doesnt feel too serious or documentary like...I like the way this story is till now and am hopeful that more people watch it and it also ends well.Was this review helpful to you?
Very good.
Honestly, this is a drama is very good. I’ve been on a J drama hit as of lately and this one has really satisfied the fill. it has a very unique storyline of when we’ve seen before, but not actually gone into. The cross-dress male lead really does add a nuance to the story, but doesn’t overbear it. But I do feel like the second male leads, and the female lead relationship could’ve been better and more developed, but still show is amazing. I would recommended to anybody.Was this review helpful to you?
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This drama turned out to be quite disappointing - overly predictable and at times even ridiculous. The acting skills were lacking, and the constant overreactions made the performances exhausting, bordering on cringe-worthy.Honestly, the only reason I’m still watching is because I already started it, not because I’m genuinely enjoying it. It feels more like a commitment than entertainment at this point.
Overall, it’s not a series I would ever recommend.
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Too cliche
It’s an easy and certainly boring watch, but for some odd reason I just couldn’t drop this drama. In all honesty, this should’ve been a nice limited series with 6 episodes, but instead we got 12 which mostly focused on the second male lead and female lead story line which lead to nowhere. Watching this series felt more like a chore than entertainment. Both main characters also fell into tired J-drama stereotypes: the woman with low self-esteem and the man who hides himself behind a cold exterior/ has a weird personality. If you’re thinking of watching this, don’t.Was this review helpful to you?
One of the best j-drama romance of this year!
I enjoyed it from the beginning to the end. It is a gem and never a dull moment. Read the manga and then watch this show, the chemistry is what brought it to life. Haruka and Hikari's development and how they complement each other along their journey of self discovery is so enjoyable to watch. Their fashion taste develops even better over time and you can't help but smile for them. Acting does feel a little raw at times, and FL can sometimes feel over to top but it gets better throughout the show. A must watch for a light warm-hearted show!Was this review helpful to you?
This j-drama is superb.
It's been so long since fell in love with j-drama. ❤️🥰Now I'm crazy in love with these cast and the story lines to the point i never wanted it to be ended. I even follow them on instagram and tiktok, watching and liking all their videos on both social media accounts. I just fell in love how Haruki san cheering and supporting Haruka san. Haruki san is so cute while denying how he love or like Haruka. 😅🫠🥹Was this review helpful to you?
Loving this new wave!
There is a saying in this drama in the first episode that had me quite gobsmacked and it comes from Hikaru : "after 20, being ugly is a choice! Don't get the wrong idea, I am not talking about your appearance. A self-deprecating smile isn't cute."Like??????? hello????? this is iconic AND so needed??????
This drama has quite everything imho when it comes to a self-discovery/acceptance story...it has strong characters, each more unique than the other and yet they somehow feel quite casual and common and I believe the strenght of the story reside in that. In how their uniqueness and differences feel so normal and comfortable because the characters ARE confident (or learn to be more confident) and so as an audience, we can just feel great and positive about it all even if it might be foreign. It even pushes you to question yourself soemtimes. Cinderella closet is, to me, the embodiment of self-worth and confidence, portraying characters that loves themselves, that are proud of who they are and characters that learns to be more confident and embrace their pecularities, acknowledging that they are their strenghts!
I love the respect they have toward make-up in this where it is seen as a tool, a magic trick to enhance your outer appearance and yet it is not portrayed as a way to hide yourself but rather just to make you feel prettier, so much so, you end up acccepting yourself more, with AND without make-up! Like, It's okay to love pretty clothes and make-up and it's okay to have short hair and be a tall woman and still wear high heels if you want or be a man that cross-dress because he loves feeeling pretty because at the end of the day, what makes you really beautiful isn't all that but your confidence and self-love. Make-up, fashion, hairstyles are just means and paths to get there!
I love how accepting Haruka's mother was of Hikaru, embracing both of his side just like her daughter did <3
This drama is, imho, much more deep than what it seems and I gotta admit that I'm very happy with this new wave in jpn dramas that depict without shame various people that are parts of our societies but I also appreciate how they do not forget to highlight and celerate the various type of loves out there, all leading to a more open and accepting world and isn't art all about that??? Pushing the limits.
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Characters and the iconic actor's behind it
TBH, this is my first ever Japanese series. Though, I'm into Asian movies/series. I haven't have the urge to watch jdramas before. So, as I was casually scrolling on my tiktok. Their trailer came up. My first reaction was like - d*mn, Leo Matsumoto pulling those character and outfit was a slay. Then we have Ichika Osaki, she has this beauty that, I feel like she became more pretty as time goes by.The plot and story line is superb and the fact that those actor's did their best to embody the characters exceeded my expectations 🫶
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Great Beginning....slowing down (will watch all, but hope it gets better)
Actually, great story idea and most of the characters are AWESOME! I particularly love Hikaru; certainly one of a kind in all J-dramas! Just getting sick of of the character, Haruka! She was more mature and greater depth at the end of High School, then somehow she reverted into the mentality of a 12 year old. She is making it hard to watch the rest of the series. Such a waste of a good actressWas this review helpful to you?
