At 12:53, Alan picks up a card featuring the optical illusion “My Wife and My Mother-in-Law,” published in 1915 with the caption: “They are both in this picture — find them.”
On the card, you can see either a young woman or an old lady depending on where you focus your gaze. On one hand, this hints that Alan might not actually be a young guy, but rather an old man. He just doesn’t realize it. But honestly, I’m not sure about anything anymore😅
I wish I had the chance to read the book; the anticipation is driving me crazy😭
Sorry for any mistakes, English is not my native language.
Could someone please help me understand. How did Hua Yong know that Shao You liked the scent of orchids? Or did I miss something? Also is the orchid scent supposed to be Hua Yong’s natural scent?
I don’t know what other ending one could expect from this story. It’s a complex human drama—ambiguous and…
For me, this drama isn’t about sex. It’s about the importance of emotional closeness in relationships. You can’t just exist next to each other like neighbors. You need to share your feelings, understand, and accept each other’s emotions.
Sei and Nakarai find in each other what’s missing in their own relationships. Meeting each other showed them that what they really need isn’t sex, but honest, open relationships where their feelings matter.
They’re not looking for just physical satisfaction but for the feeling of being truly close to someone. That’s what draws them to each other.
Now, they don’t miss sex with each other; they miss the emotional connection they’ve built. Physical intimacy isn’t the first thing Sei thinks about when he remembers their time together:
“I want to see Mr. Nakarai. I want to drink with him and laugh about silly things. I want to kiss him. I want to have sex with him. I want us to hold each other while listening to the rain. I want him to tell me he likes me.”
I’m not saying this is something revolutionary. But for me, stories like this feel closer than yet another one about school kids or students.
This is just how I see it. Аnd it's okay if we see it differently.
Sorry, the text may contain mistakes. English is not my native language.
I don’t know what other ending one could expect from this story. It’s a complex human drama—ambiguous and painful. It would be foolish to hope that after a toxic and emotionally exhausting relationship, two people would simply fall into each other’s arms.
I expected an open ending, but the clear happy ending still made me smile. Maybe it felt a little rushed—a full episode of reflection wouldn’t have hurt—but I was satisfied nonetheless.
The characters stayed true to themselves. Hagiwara heard a firm “no” and didn’t push. He only deleted Sei’s number after making sure he was okay and no longer needed him. This wasn’t an impulsive decision or an attempt to escape his feelings—it was a conscious choice to close this chapter.
And the fact that Sei took the first step? Absolutely right. He’s not the type to drown in doubts. And that final conversation… The unwavering certainty in his voice—chef’s kiss 🤌🏼
I also loved how the story came full circle: the rain brought them together once again. But this time, they were open with each other and ready for a fresh start.
Once again, I find that whenever Japan creates a complex human drama, it inevitably faces criticism. Sei and Hagiwara are two grown men who have endured painful breakups with the people they loved. There is a deep emotional bond between them—you can see it in their eyes. It doesn’t take grand passion or dramatic gestures to make it clear.
Sorry, I'm not very smart. Arm got into "10 Perfect Lines," and the last digits of his ID are 0498. Since this number matches Pun's, is that why he was accepted?
Does anyone know how students are selected for "10 Perfect Lines"? Or do they automatically get enrolled in the group if they become a mentee of one of the "10 Perfect Lines" members? I just can't figure it out 🥺
"If we're destined to part, then what was the point of our meeting?" — yet another hidden message to the Chinese government.
This storyline reflects a painful reality: some people are free to love openly, while others must choose between their feelings and their safety.
In the drama, the protagonists’ love is doomed—there is no way for them to be together. Every time they try to hold on to their feelings, one of them inevitably dies. The only way to break the curse is to give up on love, walk away, and live separate lives.
In the real world, social pressure, laws, and norms create the same kind of curse. While some can love without fear of consequences, others are forced to hide, deny their feelings, and "walk past" each other. Because if they choose love, external forces—judgment, discrimination, legal restrictions—will destroy their lives.
The social message is strong, but I wish the story took more time to explore both the mechanics of what’s happening and the relationship between the leads. Six episodes simply aren’t enough to fully develop a plot involving parallel worlds.
The pacing feels rushed, leaving little room to understand how this world works—where the pendant came from, how Shen Nan managed to keep the ring, photos, and portrait after each reset, and most importantly, what will happen when they reunite for their parents’ wedding and whether they’ll meet again at all. But again, it all comes down to limited screen time.
That said, the drama delivers plenty of emotions. The actors shine in the dramatic scenes, making me feel deeply for their characters. This is exactly why I love Chinese dramas.
However, as I’ve already mentioned, this drama feels more like a statement than just entertainment. And so, I gladly consumed my final serving of emotional heartbreak.
Happy of The EndDark, depressive and deeply unsettling yet painfully beautiful, this encapsulates the feeling…
G’day. You can ignore my question if it’s too much. And you do not have to explain anything. I get it. Anyway What does the title mean? English is not my native language and I am trying to understand the difference between "happy end" and “happy of the End”
Non was fooled, pressured and bullied by those “friends” into a situation where he had to do that. Definitely…
I need to clarify that I am in no way blaming Non. He was framed for a broken camera and he becomes a mule. He gets money but he uses it to pay off the camera. He's the victim. But two things can be true at the same time. He made a lot of bad decisions. I am not saying that’s its good what Tee, Por, Top, Jin and Fluke doing. We all understand that doing bad things is bad. Bulling someone? Bad. Tricking someone? Bad. Introducing someone into money laundering? Bad. Did Non manipulate his "friends" into being used for money laundering? Yes. It was a deliberate choice he himself made when involving the rest of them. Non effectively did to all his bully-friends the same as what Tee did to him. It surprises me how someone can defend Non and think it‘s okay to be a cheater in his case. I just think it‘s double standards.
On the card, you can see either a young woman or an old lady depending on where you focus your gaze. On one hand, this hints that Alan might not actually be a young guy, but rather an old man. He just doesn’t realize it. But honestly, I’m not sure about anything anymore😅
I wish I had the chance to read the book; the anticipation is driving me crazy😭
Sorry for any mistakes, English is not my native language.
Sei and Nakarai find in each other what’s missing in their own relationships. Meeting each other showed them that what they really need isn’t sex, but honest, open relationships where their feelings matter.
They’re not looking for just physical satisfaction but for the feeling of being truly close to someone. That’s what draws them to each other.
Now, they don’t miss sex with each other; they miss the emotional connection they’ve built. Physical intimacy isn’t the first thing Sei thinks about when he remembers their time together:
“I want to see Mr. Nakarai. I want to drink with him and laugh about silly things. I want to kiss him. I want to have sex with him. I want us to hold each other while listening to the rain. I want him to tell me he likes me.”
I’m not saying this is something revolutionary. But for me, stories like this feel closer than yet another one about school kids or students.
This is just how I see it. Аnd it's okay if we see it differently.
It would be foolish to hope that after a toxic and emotionally exhausting relationship, two people would simply fall into each other’s arms.
I expected an open ending, but the clear happy ending still made me smile. Maybe it felt a little rushed—a full episode of reflection wouldn’t have hurt—but I was satisfied nonetheless.
The characters stayed true to themselves. Hagiwara heard a firm “no” and didn’t push. He only deleted Sei’s number after making sure he was okay and no longer needed him. This wasn’t an impulsive decision or an attempt to escape his feelings—it was a conscious choice to close this chapter.
And the fact that Sei took the first step? Absolutely right. He’s not the type to drown in doubts.
And that final conversation… The unwavering certainty in his voice—chef’s kiss 🤌🏼
I also loved how the story came full circle: the rain brought them together once again. But this time, they were open with each other and ready for a fresh start.
Once again, I find that whenever Japan creates a complex human drama, it inevitably faces criticism. Sei and Hagiwara are two grown men who have endured painful breakups with the people they loved. There is a deep emotional bond between them—you can see it in their eyes. It doesn’t take grand passion or dramatic gestures to make it clear.
This storyline reflects a painful reality: some people are free to love openly, while others must choose between their feelings and their safety.
In the drama, the protagonists’ love is doomed—there is no way for them to be together. Every time they try to hold on to their feelings, one of them inevitably dies. The only way to break the curse is to give up on love, walk away, and live separate lives.
In the real world, social pressure, laws, and norms create the same kind of curse. While some can love without fear of consequences, others are forced to hide, deny their feelings, and "walk past" each other. Because if they choose love, external forces—judgment, discrimination, legal restrictions—will destroy their lives.
The social message is strong, but I wish the story took more time to explore both the mechanics of what’s happening and the relationship between the leads. Six episodes simply aren’t enough to fully develop a plot involving parallel worlds.
The pacing feels rushed, leaving little room to understand how this world works—where the pendant came from, how Shen Nan managed to keep the ring, photos, and portrait after each reset, and most importantly, what will happen when they reunite for their parents’ wedding and whether they’ll meet again at all. But again, it all comes down to limited screen time.
That said, the drama delivers plenty of emotions. The actors shine in the dramatic scenes, making me feel deeply for their characters. This is exactly why I love Chinese dramas.
However, as I’ve already mentioned, this drama feels more like a statement than just entertainment. And so, I gladly consumed my final serving of emotional heartbreak.
I’m touched by your kindness.
Your explanation really helped me to understand the meaning.
It’s a very appropriate title for this dorama.
You can ignore my question if it’s too much. And you do not have to explain anything. I get it.
Anyway
What does the title mean?
English is not my native language and I am trying to understand the difference between "happy end" and “happy of the End”
I apologise for this ridiculous request.
Win used the condom.
Tonkla jerked off and came on his own body.
Their conversation was a dream. After all, Mon woke up in the car in a black suit
He was framed for a broken camera and he becomes a mule. He gets money but he uses it to pay off the camera.
He's the victim. But two things can be true at the same time. He made a lot of bad decisions.
I am not saying that’s its good what Tee, Por, Top, Jin and Fluke doing.
We all understand that doing bad things is bad. Bulling someone? Bad. Tricking someone? Bad. Introducing someone into money laundering? Bad. Did Non manipulate his "friends" into being used for money laundering? Yes.
It was a deliberate choice he himself made when involving the rest of them.
Non effectively did to all his bully-friends the same as what Tee did to him.
It surprises me how someone can defend Non and think it‘s okay to be a cheater in his case.
I just think it‘s double standards.
p/s. Sorry. English is not my first language