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Always Home really struck a chord with me. The way it captures the friends-to-lovers journey is touching, and it does an amazing job exploring the deeper sides of growing up, like the struggles with family, the pressures of ambition, and that bittersweet transition into adulthood. I loved how the high school years were portrayed, there was such an authentic feel to those friendships and formative moments.

But honestly, after they reached university, the story kind of lost its way. The love triangle felt forced, and some characters, like Song Cong and Qi Qi, didn’t get enough attention or depth. It was a shame, because with more time, this could’ve been a much stronger story. There was so much potential, but the pacing and underdeveloped arcs in the later part of the drama really held it back. Still, the emotional moments, especially with the friendships, kept me hooked.