I must say this drama is better to be watched twice. There are a lot of scenes that will become better after you see it twice. Some of my observation:
1. The monologue about puzzle by Yae at the start of ep 1. It is actually Harumichi who told her about this. (Ep 5 during the wedding scene: Harumichi talks about how he thinks life is like a puzzle).
2. The omnipresent of blue in this drama is actually representation of youth. Japanese word for youth contains a kanji of blue.
3. Red in Namiki's family wardrobe. Red represent passion and fate in Japanese culture. There's is a saying of akai ito de musubareru (to be meant for each other) in Japanese.
4. Yae's favorite flower is lilac. Lilac represent spring and renewal, while light purple lilac like what's shown in the drama symbolize first love and sprout of love.
5. Among 5 senses, smell is the most capable to recall memories that reside in the memory of the brain. So the moment Yae smelt Harumichi's lilac is actually the start of her journey to recall her memories. That's why during a conversation with her coworker in ep 4, she says that she start to think about someone that she doesn't remember.
6. Yuu is one of the most important character of this drama. Harumichi gets his strong sense of wanting to protect his loved one because he feels guilty for making Yuu lost her hearing. That's why Yae's willingness to learn sign language signifies her as a part of Harumichi's family.
7. Tsunemi's bird is blue inko (true parrot). Inko symbolizes karma, truth, and reflection. That's why in ep 7 Harumichi tells Tsunemi that inko pretends to act happy even when it is not well, and also asks about whether a memory can be restored or not. It's actually a representation of himself, and his desire. I think it's also the reason why Tsunemi's final scene (ep 8) is when she talks to her inko kekko ganbatta (I've tried hard enough). Because from the starts she knows it's not going to be well but she still tries.
8. I think Harumichi's decision to leave at ep 8 is also tied to karma (he opens himself to Tsunemi because of the inko). I believe from the start he is just playing around with Tsunemi. He decided to commit his relationship with Tsunemi only because of the earthquake (his strong desire to protect people close to him). He even admit in ep 7 that Tsunemi is too good for him.
better after you see it twice. Some of my observation:
1. The monologue about puzzle by Yae at the start of ep 1. It is actually Harumichi who told her about this. (Ep 5 during the wedding scene: Harumichi talks about how he thinks life is like a puzzle).
2. The omnipresent of blue in this drama is actually representation of youth. Japanese word for youth contains a kanji of blue.
3. Red in Namiki's family wardrobe. Red represent passion and fate in Japanese culture. There's is a saying of akai ito de musubareru (to be meant for each other) in Japanese.
4. Yae's favorite flower is lilac. Lilac represent spring and renewal, while light purple lilac like what's shown in the drama symbolize first love and sprout of love.
5. Among 5 senses, smell is the most capable to recall memories that reside in the memory of the brain. So the moment Yae smelt Harumichi's lilac is actually the start of her journey to recall her memories. That's why during a conversation with her coworker in ep 4, she says that she start to think about someone that she doesn't remember.
6. Yuu is one of the most important character of this drama. Harumichi gets his strong sense of wanting to protect his loved one because he feels guilty for making Yuu lost her hearing. That's why Yae's willingness to learn sign language signifies her as a part of Harumichi's family.
7. Tsunemi's bird is blue inko (true parrot). Inko symbolizes karma, truth, and reflection. That's why in ep 7 Harumichi tells Tsunemi that inko pretends to act happy even when it is not well, and also asks about whether a memory can be restored or not. It's actually a representation of himself, and his desire. I think it's also the reason why Tsunemi's final scene (ep 8) is when she talks to her inko kekko ganbatta (I've tried hard enough). Because from the starts she knows it's not going to be well but she still tries.
8. I think Harumichi's decision to leave at ep 8 is also tied to karma (he opens himself to Tsunemi because of the inko). I believe from the start he is just playing around with Tsunemi. He decided to commit his relationship with Tsunemi only because of the earthquake (his strong desire to protect people close to him). He even admit in ep 7 that Tsunemi is too good for him.
Btw, the third note:
我会和晓文同进步
I can make progress with Xiao Wen
I am the man who will become the pirate king
一强者高哥
You strongest elder brother gao
加油
Fighting!
(first note)
我要和晓文一起上大学
I want to go to the same university as xiao wen
嗯嗯嗯
(en = interjection indicating approval, appreciation or agreement)
(second note)