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I didn’t understand this series. Is it supposed to be realistic, like they’re interviewing them? Is it going to continue like this?

In the manga, the star is Zen, and then there’s an episode, I think, that focuses on Ryo, but in the Drama it’s reversed. Also, Zen didn’t cry in the manga...

For 99 % of episode 5, I was holding my breath. They did such a wonderful job — the actors, the direction, the music, everything was stunning.

It’s different from the manga. But I love it.

I think someone wrote it in the comments below...

I understand you well, it’s slang. I accept that you see it in a lighter way, and I have no issue with it. In any case, there are expressions that used to be common as slang in the past, but people wouldn’t dare say today. By the way, I don’t think a 24-year-old boss would use that slang. I find it hard to believe, but if I’m wrong, then fine.

I liked where it developed in terms of understanding Rin actions, which is what somewhat sets the series apart from similar shows.

It’s translated that way in English, and he also says “this old man.” Beyond that, the fact that he says “call me Dad” is disgusting.

The series is cute, but the Title, and the fact that he asks to be called by that name -is a bit sick. Anyway, I’m continuing to watch because it’s cute.

There are things I wouldn’t have understood without the manga. The translations also don’t always match; some things have a different meaning from how they translate them.
I feel like I’ve only just started watching the episode, and it’s already over. Why are the episodes always so short? The quick ending surprises me every time.

Maybe you’re right, and he also has a family, so maybe the father thought about that too, and also didn’t want his younger son to stay at home all day… to detach a bit, because he was attached to him. It’s not very clear. Maybe we’ll find out later what happened.

It feels to me like a somewhat twisted script. I mean, without subtitles it’s hard for me to understand the disgraceful behavior of the ML character, but I’m still curious to read the translation and see if maybe I’ll be able to understand him better...

Ugh, this is so sad. I feel like stopping watching it, and at the same time I keep hoping for some kind of positive progress.
I didn’t understand why the father left the house to the brother and not to him. Did he basically leave him with nothing?

There are certain similarities, but they don’t really look the same... I mean, he’s quite on another level

The series is made in such a professional, meticulous, and beautiful way that it’s amazing. I really love this series. Hori is a truly impressive actor; he portrays the character so successfully. He turned the manga character into a very deep one and added layers and nuances to it. It’s an absolute pleasure to watch him.

Fujii Ren’s so handsome... he actually gets more handsome with each episode, I don’t remember seeing a Japanese person with freckles before.

It does feel a bit out of place. It’s part of the scene in episode 1, which is why they also used it in episode 2, but it’s probably the only piece of music that didn’t really fit the series. Even though it’s not that bad either... it just fit less.

I really love it. I love both actors so much, and the background music too — especially the beginning of the song, when there’s that slight melancholy. It’s very moving and captures the feeling perfectly. In general, the music is so important in this series; it adds so much to it.

I think the manga is different in the sense that it puts the spotlight on Zen much more, and much less on Ryo. I do think they should have stuck to that more, even though Ryo’s character is very interesting and moving, and the actor is really excellent. There’s just something charming about Zen in the manga; his naivety adds a lot of humor.

For example, I expected a bit more from episode 2. It was good, but in the manga we hear Zen’s inner voice, I really loved this manga.

I can’t wait for the next episode already. Good thing there’s the manga

I like the series, but not as much as at the beginning. It’s very beautiful, but on the other it’s a bit frustrating because there’s something unconvincing about the dynamic between them.

You can’t say it’s boring, but you expect more progression and for the characters to open up more, especially since it’s supposed to feel more realistic.

One of them is supposed to be more open, so you’d expect him to communicate, but he doesn’t really share. The other clearly feels more, but doesn’t have a partner to meet him there. You do grow attached to them, but not with excitement.

I personally don’t like thrillers, but it seems to me that the Japanese are experts in this kind of series, so I assume it’s done well.