I’m so conflicted about this series. I love watching it and I wait for each episode, but at the same time I feel completely frustrated—especially by the total lack of realism.
And in episode 6, the moral inconsistency becomes downright illogical. The main character is sensitive and has layers of depth, yet he can’t recognize faces, which makes absolutely no sense for someone that intelligent. The second character is almost entirely lacking in morals. Yes, he’s portrayed as compassionate and human, but when it comes to the deception (even if there’s an excuse for it), by episode 6 that excuse just doesn’t hold up anymore.
And the whole belly-piercing scene is something that works only in a manga. In the live-action version it’s really frustrating, because I can’t see it as realistic at all—not even close. No one would ever pierce someone at home, especially not on the stomach. So I’m feeling a bit frustrated with the show.
It’s such an enjoyable series with Fujibayashi Yasunari who’s absolutely stunning—just gorgeous—but the plot is so non-plot-like and so disconnected
Still, It’s beautifully directed… the director is doing exceptional work. He’s such a skilled and talented director, and he’s also directing another BLseries I really, really like. He’s excellent.
only thing keeping me sane abt the acting is that this would have been okay if it was an anime- the overreactions…
That’s usually how it is in Japanese series. I find it quite amusing and it adds a certain charm. I’ve watched a few videos of the older lead actor, and his gestures are rather feminine.
I love how it surprises me in such a positive way; I always expect some sort of guarded or emotionally conflicted response, and instead it flows naturally and authentically—it’s refreshing.
I really have a big problem with Ayumi character. It's not right from her to blame it all on Katsuo. At least…
Actually, it was a really smart move on her part — and even very realistic — to break up that way without giving a reason, because that way he understood it on his own. In reality, a person like that doesn’t really change, but this is a kind of fantasy. Let’s just hope it doesn’t end like one too, and stays more realistic — that they don’t get back together.
There are 4 more episodes, but I still hope they don’t get back together. I really don’t like Minato at all in any way, but I just think the original couple can’t work. I’d rather Abihara be in a relationship with his colleague from work since she suits him better, and Yamagishi should find someone more worthy. Minato is such an annoying guy. It’s like she’s a 14-year-old girl who falls for anything.
I have mixed feelings about the series. I really love both actors, and their performances are very convincing. Fujibayashi is amazing—he acts beautifully, and he’s absolutely gorgeous.
I rewatched the first two episodes, which I loved, several times, but with the next three, I felt they weren’t made with the same quality. It’s not the director’s fault—the manga itself isn’t that strong. Let’s be honest, it’s fantasy, and bridging that gap in a drama is harder than in manga, where you can imagine the characters as separate .
I started to notice how similar they actually are. It’s also hard for me to bridge the gap in personality — how can he act so differently between night and day? Maybe he’s bipolar? It just doesn’t fit with a light romantic story.
Before I read the manga, I was sure it would be something darker, since the first two episodes hinted at some hidden motive — but it turned out to be just teasing.
Additionally, in terms of tension, I feel that the scenes in the first two episodes had a very high level of intensity, while in the next three episodes, the scenes with tension just weren’t as good in my opinion. They also changed the scene in episode 4 compared to the manga, and that kind of ruined it for me.
In short, I really enjoy the series, but I’m a bit disappointed that it’s not on the same level as the first two episodes.
Episode two was nice. The style feels different from other Japanese dramas, in my opinion.
It’s quite predictable, but it still has a certain charm because the two main actors are really adorable. It’s pretty easy to fall for both of them, especially Kida; sometimes it’s hard to tell whether he’s a man or a woman, and he has this charismatic kind of charm.
Although it’s clear that it’s the boss —and there are people like me who would actually prefer it to be the best friend—it’s possible there will be a twist later and this is just a distraction. On the other hand, SKdramas tend to stick to templates and fixed formulas: whoever appears first, whoever kisses first, usually ends up being the lead.
Overall, it’s very cliché, very slow, but still entertaining. Hopefully, there’ll be the bestie.
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And in episode 6, the moral inconsistency becomes downright illogical. The main character is sensitive and has layers of depth, yet he can’t recognize faces, which makes absolutely no sense for someone that intelligent. The second character is almost entirely lacking in morals. Yes, he’s portrayed as compassionate and human, but when it comes to the deception (even if there’s an excuse for it), by episode 6 that excuse just doesn’t hold up anymore.
And the whole belly-piercing scene is something that works only in a manga. In the live-action version it’s really frustrating, because I can’t see it as realistic at all—not even close. No one would ever pierce someone at home, especially not on the stomach. So I’m feeling a bit frustrated with the show.
It’s such an enjoyable series with Fujibayashi Yasunari who’s absolutely stunning—just gorgeous—but the plot is so non-plot-like and so disconnected
Still, It’s beautifully directed… the director is doing exceptional work. He’s such a skilled and talented director, and he’s also directing another BLseries I really, really like. He’s excellent.
Ikushima is an ordinary person, yet at the same time an ideal partner anyone might wish for.
I rewatched the first two episodes, which I loved, several times, but with the next three, I felt they weren’t made with the same quality. It’s not the director’s fault—the manga itself isn’t that strong. Let’s be honest, it’s fantasy, and bridging that gap in a drama is harder than in manga, where you can imagine the characters as separate .
I started to notice how similar they actually are. It’s also hard for me to bridge the gap in personality — how can he act so differently between night and day? Maybe he’s bipolar? It just doesn’t fit with a light romantic story.
Before I read the manga, I was sure it would be something darker, since the first two episodes hinted at some hidden motive — but it turned out to be just teasing.
Additionally, in terms of tension, I feel that the scenes in the first two episodes had a very high level of intensity, while in the next three episodes, the scenes with tension just weren’t as good in my opinion. They also changed the scene in episode 4 compared to the manga, and that kind of ruined it for me.
In short, I really enjoy the series, but I’m a bit disappointed that it’s not on the same level as the first two episodes.
It’s quite predictable, but it still has a certain charm because the two main actors are really adorable. It’s pretty easy to fall for both of them, especially Kida; sometimes it’s hard to tell whether he’s a man or a woman, and he has this charismatic kind of charm.
Overall, it’s very cliché, very slow, but still entertaining. Hopefully, there’ll be the bestie.