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This review may contain spoilers
"The world is not as perfect as i imagined it to be, its cruel and harsh but I accept it"
This drama was made with immense love and care—you can feel it in every frame. It’s layered, emotional, and ambitious, yet never loses its heart.
📚 Why did it feel so rich?
Because of the books!
Ulysses, In Search of Lost Things, Remembrance of Things Past
—so many literary references, so many thoughtful quotes!
The writer clearly treasures books, and that love poured into the story!
It reminded me of the richness of Romance Is a Bonus Book!
🎶 Did the OST, lighting, and cinematography matter?
Yes, so much! The OST added urgency and mystery, the lighting set the perfect mood, and the cinematography created a quiet magic! Not a single scene felt wasted!
✍️ What about the storytelling?
It dared to be different! It didn’t sugarcoat life—futures were uncertain, and not everyone got a happy ending! That honesty gave the story weight!
And the choice of writing as a career? Shown raw and painfully true! Writers, like painters, often remain unrecognized—their art judged not by worth but by the audience’s mood and willingness to pay. Such honesty is rare in bubbly C-dramas, and it gave this one a realistic edge!
🏐 Any memorable moments?
Yes! The Zhenzhen and Qui Quan volleyball game—so simple, yet unforgettable!
And episode 21? The personality switch between the monitor and Qi Shu had me laughing so hard! 😂😂
(P.S. I adored episodes 21–22 overall, and Jiangling with freckles >>> too cute!)
⚖️ Was it too heavy?
Not at all! Despite the sadness, it never drowned in misery. It knew when to stay simple and when to make us laugh. I loved that balance—because sometimes I don’t want a drama that drags me into endless tears!
❌ Any flaws?
If we ignore ep21/22(china rules~~~) ; Yes, some questions never got answers! What did her dreams mean? And his? Why did their phone call begin? What was with that strange basement machine? Why didn’t he remember? Why was everyone around old Jiangling acting so strangely?
Not all puzzle pieces fit, but maybe many were premonitions for episode 22! Even so, the drama stayed beautiful. It wasn’t that long, so I didn’t expect every thread to resolve perfectly.
🌌 Did it still make sense?
In its own way, yes!
He wasn’t originally part of her story—yet he inserted himself into it.
His feelings about seeing the protagonist and not knowing what to say (so as not to disturb the flow) made sense once you saw it that way.
Like many time-travel or supernatural C-dramas (Day of Becoming You, for example), it leaned toward a realistic yet ambiguous ending—sometimes frustrating, sometimes refreshing. But in its own way, it felt more real!
🎭 How about the cast?
Phenomenal! I hadn’t seen any of them before, yet none felt like beginners. Every character carried silent stories in their eyes. Teacher Liu especially—her gaze alone spoke louder than words!
🌸 And the female lead?
A complete surprise! At first, she seemed like just another carefree schoolgirl heroine—but she grew into someone real. She carried confusion, fear, frustration, and quiet strength with authenticity. Not the shallow, “perfect” school drama heroine we often see—she felt alive and true!
💔 Gu Mingggggggggg
My heart! I actually started this drama because of a reel of him, but in the end, he left one of the deepest impressions! 😭felt sad for him😭often😭
🌟 Final thoughts?
Maybe it wasn’t the most groundbreaking story ever told… but the way it used every tool—acting, music, visuals, writing—made it feel like one of the best! All’s well that ends well!
P.S. HAhahaah Teacher Liu (or should I say Doctor Liu?) always carrying that blue pad? The reference! The premonition! Aaaaa! Honestly, she looked more like a doctor than a teacher, haha!
💭 One last thought…
What if Zhenzhen’s experience was actually the writer’s? Maybe when trying to publish, the writer first ended the story in tragedy—with her life ending in despair. But to release it, they added romance and hope. Could it be?
📚 Why did it feel so rich?
Because of the books!
Ulysses, In Search of Lost Things, Remembrance of Things Past
—so many literary references, so many thoughtful quotes!
The writer clearly treasures books, and that love poured into the story!
It reminded me of the richness of Romance Is a Bonus Book!
🎶 Did the OST, lighting, and cinematography matter?
Yes, so much! The OST added urgency and mystery, the lighting set the perfect mood, and the cinematography created a quiet magic! Not a single scene felt wasted!
✍️ What about the storytelling?
It dared to be different! It didn’t sugarcoat life—futures were uncertain, and not everyone got a happy ending! That honesty gave the story weight!
And the choice of writing as a career? Shown raw and painfully true! Writers, like painters, often remain unrecognized—their art judged not by worth but by the audience’s mood and willingness to pay. Such honesty is rare in bubbly C-dramas, and it gave this one a realistic edge!
🏐 Any memorable moments?
Yes! The Zhenzhen and Qui Quan volleyball game—so simple, yet unforgettable!
And episode 21? The personality switch between the monitor and Qi Shu had me laughing so hard! 😂😂
(P.S. I adored episodes 21–22 overall, and Jiangling with freckles >>> too cute!)
⚖️ Was it too heavy?
Not at all! Despite the sadness, it never drowned in misery. It knew when to stay simple and when to make us laugh. I loved that balance—because sometimes I don’t want a drama that drags me into endless tears!
❌ Any flaws?
If we ignore ep21/22(china rules~~~) ; Yes, some questions never got answers! What did her dreams mean? And his? Why did their phone call begin? What was with that strange basement machine? Why didn’t he remember? Why was everyone around old Jiangling acting so strangely?
Not all puzzle pieces fit, but maybe many were premonitions for episode 22! Even so, the drama stayed beautiful. It wasn’t that long, so I didn’t expect every thread to resolve perfectly.
🌌 Did it still make sense?
In its own way, yes!
He wasn’t originally part of her story—yet he inserted himself into it.
His feelings about seeing the protagonist and not knowing what to say (so as not to disturb the flow) made sense once you saw it that way.
Like many time-travel or supernatural C-dramas (Day of Becoming You, for example), it leaned toward a realistic yet ambiguous ending—sometimes frustrating, sometimes refreshing. But in its own way, it felt more real!
🎭 How about the cast?
Phenomenal! I hadn’t seen any of them before, yet none felt like beginners. Every character carried silent stories in their eyes. Teacher Liu especially—her gaze alone spoke louder than words!
🌸 And the female lead?
A complete surprise! At first, she seemed like just another carefree schoolgirl heroine—but she grew into someone real. She carried confusion, fear, frustration, and quiet strength with authenticity. Not the shallow, “perfect” school drama heroine we often see—she felt alive and true!
💔 Gu Mingggggggggg
My heart! I actually started this drama because of a reel of him, but in the end, he left one of the deepest impressions! 😭felt sad for him😭often😭
🌟 Final thoughts?
Maybe it wasn’t the most groundbreaking story ever told… but the way it used every tool—acting, music, visuals, writing—made it feel like one of the best! All’s well that ends well!
P.S. HAhahaah Teacher Liu (or should I say Doctor Liu?) always carrying that blue pad? The reference! The premonition! Aaaaa! Honestly, she looked more like a doctor than a teacher, haha!
💭 One last thought…
What if Zhenzhen’s experience was actually the writer’s? Maybe when trying to publish, the writer first ended the story in tragedy—with her life ending in despair. But to release it, they added romance and hope. Could it be?
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