Klementine

That was wonderful. I actually didn't want to watch it in one go... but then I did. The two main characters Jin and Mikoto are very interesting and charming - especially thanks to the good acting. The dry humor and dark comedy are on point. The cinematography is very beautiful. The music is simple yet fitting. The chemistry is very good. In some scenes, Jin looks at Mikoto so warmly, so full of love and respect... I simply melted away.

What I find particularly impressive is that serious topics like death and suicide are usually talked about in a more light-hearted way without ridiculing the subject. It is taken seriously without being overwhelming or stressful for me as a viewer. The actions and dialog about these topics are cleverly and artfully done.

And both protagonists know that a student-teacher relationship is taboo. It's addressed again and again, but not overly dramatized - thanks to the comedy. It is a fictional story and if you as a viewer can handle such taboo topics in a fictional setting with fictional characters, then chances are high that you will enjoy this drama. I certainly did. I think I can even go so far as to say that Jin and Mikoto will be one of my comfort couples now.

[finished watching on 13 February 2025]