Lily Blossoms

I went into this drama expecting a gripping revenge arc—or at least a compelling love story. What I got was… complicated. The premise had real potential, but the execution left me confused, frustrated, and occasionally entertained—though not always for the right reasons.

I didn’t really like how this drama unfolded. Hiro wants revenge, but the way he goes about it feels completely wrong. He’s not even trying hard enough, and it’s honestly frustrating. I wanted revenge. I wanted to see the plans he came up with, but everything falls apart so quickly once he realizes he misunderstood Natsuo’s actions in the past.

Hiro only misunderstood him because Natsuo never expressed himself properly. Like, come on, you were a jerk on the rooftop! Natsuo didn’t want anyone to know he liked Hiro, let alone confess to him, so instead, he acted like an even bigger asshole.

Now that Hiro knows Natsuo has always liked him, why is he even staying? He doesn’t want to be touched, doesn’t fully open up emotionally… but slowly, he starts to develop feelings. Hiro begins to see Natsuo as someone who’s always by his side—like during the competition, when Natsuo tried to support him emotionally, or when he helped him after Hiro injured his hand.

Hiro was an outcast in school, and later in life, he changed his style just to fit in. He likes plants and even taught kanji to Natsuo (which is why Natsuo liked him in the first place). He’s just a nerd, and it kind of bothers me that he felt the need to hide that. Shouldn’t you just be yourself?

As for Natsuo, he’s a whole mood. I actually like his character. He’s ridiculous, his smile is huge, and he clearly likes Hiro. He’s way more open about his feelings now and more considerate than he used to be. That said, he’s still so naive and honestly kind of stupid sometimes. Like, how does he not realize that the guy he likes now is the same guy he liked back in high school? It’s kind of unbelievable.

Still, I felt like the show was so focused on the past that it forgot about the present. The flashbacks—how Hiro felt back in school, how those feelings evolved—were interesting, but they took up too much space. Once Hiro realizes Natsuo had always liked him, his whole perspective shifts. And that could’ve been powerful. But by then, we’re so bogged down in backstory that it loses its impact.

Also, what was with all the filler episodes? I did not sign up to watch a hairdressing competition or meet Natsuo’s friend who looks exactly like Hiro. All of that felt completely unnecessary. What I wanted was to see their love story develop and grow, not be half-baked.

Did they have chemistry? I guess so. But it wasn’t until the final episode, the most raw and intimate scene, that I truly felt it. That’s when their connection, love, and chemistry finally hit.

Their acting? It was okay. Nothing stands out, but nothing terrible either, just average.

🌀 Final Thoughts: What Was This Even About?

Honestly, I don’t even know what this series wanted to be. Was it a revenge plot? A lighthearted drama? A story about two people navigating love and trauma? It felt like it was reaching for something deeper, maybe even sadder, but it never fully committed. The tone kept shifting, and instead of blending genres in a meaningful way, it just left me confused. Some moments hinted at emotional depth, but they were lost in scattered storytelling and unclear direction.

Would I recommend this?? Honestly, it’s like sipping lukewarm tea, kind of meh, not worth the hype, but you might finish the cup just to say you tried it.