A Series Worth The Hype
StoryBeautifully written exploration of love, longing, and the complexities of human connection. Unlike many BL dramas that lean into fluff or fan service, this series takes a more introspective approach.
At its heart, it’s a coming-of-age story that sort of shows especially to people in the same age bracket (although older people will definitely enjoy it too) how perspective shapes our understanding of relationships (when you are put into each person perspective you get to realise that even you the viewer, developed a perspective of everything and you were totally wrong), how miscommunication, internalized feelings, and the struggle to articulate emotions can lead to both heartbreak and growth.
It really is a slow-burn romance; therefore, every interaction feels deeply meaningful. After watching, you get to ponder about it and look forward to the next season.
Acting
Performances of both actors are one of the drama’s strongest aspects. Hira does an amazing job, and I consider him the lead actor (he leads in other things, which is quite unexpected looking at his personality, Lol). Hira and Kiyoi's every glance, every hesitation, and every slight shift in body language convey their feelings, and we can feel them too. Rather than relying on the usual BL tropes like sharing an umbrella in the rain or nursing each other through a fever, their emotions are expressed through quieter, more naturalistic moments that hit even harder. Their chemistry is undeniable.
OST
NOPE!
Rewatch Value
I promise you that every time you rewatch it, you will catch something that you missed in the beginning; that is how much I enjoyed rewatching it.
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