Noctis

I watched A Calm Sea and Beautiful Days with You mainly because of Honda Kyoya.. But I ended up liking it way more than I expected.. It’s actually fun.. Their first interactions were so awkward that even I felt awkward watching.. But that’s the whole point right?? The story is about how they slowly navigate that awkwardness and get closer.. Considering they had never met before [ at least that’s what they believed at the time ] not even for their marriage, it made sense.. Honestly before watching, I thought Yoshine Kyoko was a miscast.. But after finishing, I can say she was perfect for the role.. Her chemistry with the ML was amazing..

I hate misunderstandings in dramas, especially when writers use them just to create angst while treating open communication like it’s some kind of disease.. But here their relationship feels healthy.. Even when there were misunderstandings or poor communication, they didn’t drag it out.. Instead they realized their mistakes and talked things through properly.. And honestly, their misunderstandings were just silly things, but fun to watch..

Special mention to the supporting cast, they all did a really good job.. The second couple’s story was good and enjoyable to watch.. I especially liked Yamamoto Maika, she was great here.. It actually took me a while to realize she was also in Marriage is Difficult for a Ninja, she was good in that one too.. I couldn’t find any other dramas of hers that I would want to watch, but hopefully there will be more in the future.. I also appreciated how the FL’s family genuinely cared for the ML.. And the final episode was satisfying to watch..

There were drawbacks too.. For one, the budget.. It was obviously low.. From the costumes to the CGI, everything felt a bit underwhelming.. But I guess the story made up for it..

Overall, it was a good watch.. A simple slice of life love story.. It’s just two genuinely pure people navigating their way through marriage, falling in love and being silly along the way.. It really shows how love is built through those small, seemingly meaningless moments we share together..

P.S. This drama for some reason reminded me of My Happy Marriage.. It's time for a rewatch I guess..