J-atty

A 25 min 6 ep series ahould not have four couples with separate storylines to keep track of. Given that the main story was about Takumi, this was completed nicely. The progression was steady and the differences in his persona as he was freed from the internalized trauma were evident. That was some serious trauma. His behaviors were very understandable once the truth was made known. Before knowing, Gii's actions may have been seen as forceful but just what was needed to get through.

The other three couples, while there wasn't much to resolve, it was very confusing to remember who's who, who wants to be with who and what were their issues that prevented them from being together. Takabayashi, the slapper, finally admits he likes Yoshizawa whom he previously was abusive to. Arata, sleeps with Kanemitsu, quickly reverts to pretend coldness to keep up the facade. Though this is one of the traits that Kanemitsu seems to like. It was refreshing to see Shozo stay true to himself while rebuffing Shun's declaration and maintaining a relaxed friendship at the end.

It didn't help that the majority of the supporting cast had generic features. I would have liked to see either more episodes to have a better flow as the other relationships were interjected with no warning and just as abruptly, shifted to another. The viewer has to mentally pause to remember which storyline is currently shown. The slapper's aggression took awhile to understand the root. I will say, there was no fault with the acting. Just, keep a notepad on hand to note who's who, what's what and where it's going. One confusing ride.