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Loved, Yet Still Insecure: Miyata’s Struggle
Season 2 follows two reunited lovers as they take another step toward building a life together.
Miyata wants to stand on equal footing with Iwanaga precisely because he loves him. Even during their happy life together, differences in money and talent begin to weigh on him, making it difficult to simply accept Iwanaga’s affection. His insecurities can be frustrating, but I also found that stubborn, complicated side of him endearing.
Meanwhile, beneath Iwanaga’s confident exterior is someone who still treasures the boy who once tried to help him escape his restrictive family. To him, Miyata was a shining hope. When Miyata failed to appear at the station as promised, it left a deep wound. What stayed with me was the gap between Miyata’s belief that he is somehow inferior and the irreplaceable place he holds in Iwanaga’s heart.
A home and a ring, offered with love, end up touching Miyata’s deepest insecurities. They love each other, but the way one expresses that love does not always match the way the other receives it. That is why the finale felt so satisfying: Miyata finally understands that Iwanaga loves him just as deeply.
I love the slightly cynical, more down-to-earth Miyata of the manga, so I found a different kind of charm in his beautiful, endearing drama counterpart. The original Miyata acts exasperated by Iwanaga’s extravagant spending while secretly enjoying having such an impressive boyfriend. I would love viewers to get to know that version of him, too.
The supporting cast was a treat, but my personal favorite remains Aloha Takamatsu as Shiraishi. Sharp tongue and all, he is unforgettable! LOL
Miyata wants to stand on equal footing with Iwanaga precisely because he loves him. Even during their happy life together, differences in money and talent begin to weigh on him, making it difficult to simply accept Iwanaga’s affection. His insecurities can be frustrating, but I also found that stubborn, complicated side of him endearing.
Meanwhile, beneath Iwanaga’s confident exterior is someone who still treasures the boy who once tried to help him escape his restrictive family. To him, Miyata was a shining hope. When Miyata failed to appear at the station as promised, it left a deep wound. What stayed with me was the gap between Miyata’s belief that he is somehow inferior and the irreplaceable place he holds in Iwanaga’s heart.
A home and a ring, offered with love, end up touching Miyata’s deepest insecurities. They love each other, but the way one expresses that love does not always match the way the other receives it. That is why the finale felt so satisfying: Miyata finally understands that Iwanaga loves him just as deeply.
I love the slightly cynical, more down-to-earth Miyata of the manga, so I found a different kind of charm in his beautiful, endearing drama counterpart. The original Miyata acts exasperated by Iwanaga’s extravagant spending while secretly enjoying having such an impressive boyfriend. I would love viewers to get to know that version of him, too.
The supporting cast was a treat, but my personal favorite remains Aloha Takamatsu as Shiraishi. Sharp tongue and all, he is unforgettable! LOL
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