Review – I’m Your Tutor, Kishikishi
At first glance, this drama seems like a simple slapstick comedy. Toru is a typical delinquent high school student, and the story begins when his unusual private tutor arrives. The tutor’s name is Knight, but Toru affectionately calls him “Kishikishi,” which becomes a charming nickname throughout the series.
Kishikishi has an elegant, almost aristocratic aura and works as a highly capable tutor who patiently supports Toru. In the early episodes, the tone feels rather chaotic and comedic, and it can honestly seem a little hard to keep watching.
However, if you stay with the series, it gradually reveals a surprisingly sincere coming-of-age story. Toru initially has no real goals in life, but through his interactions with Kishikishi, he slowly begins to develop curiosity and motivation toward learning. Eventually, Toru even reaches a point where he begins to think that he would like to become a teacher like Kishikishi himself. That development feels unexpectedly touching.
This is the kind of drama that becomes more rewarding the longer you watch. If you don’t drop it halfway, it slowly becomes a bit addictive.
And in the final episode, when Toru and Kishikishi split a single earring between them, it definitely gave me BL vibes.
This drama may not work for everyone, but viewers who enjoy character growth stories may find it surprisingly rewarding.
Kishikishi has an elegant, almost aristocratic aura and works as a highly capable tutor who patiently supports Toru. In the early episodes, the tone feels rather chaotic and comedic, and it can honestly seem a little hard to keep watching.
However, if you stay with the series, it gradually reveals a surprisingly sincere coming-of-age story. Toru initially has no real goals in life, but through his interactions with Kishikishi, he slowly begins to develop curiosity and motivation toward learning. Eventually, Toru even reaches a point where he begins to think that he would like to become a teacher like Kishikishi himself. That development feels unexpectedly touching.
This is the kind of drama that becomes more rewarding the longer you watch. If you don’t drop it halfway, it slowly becomes a bit addictive.
And in the final episode, when Toru and Kishikishi split a single earring between them, it definitely gave me BL vibes.
This drama may not work for everyone, but viewers who enjoy character growth stories may find it surprisingly rewarding.
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