BrightestStar

She's really cute here! We don't see her much in the first episode but don't worry, she will have more than her fair share afterwards ;)

Glad you liked it :D It's the type of drama where you'll find its worth only by giving it a try. Its main attraction is its talented cast & you're right Eguchi-san IS adorable

Glad I was useful on that regards ;)

What I missed the moment you posted your review? I got too preoccupied but now so glad I had the chance to read it! :D Great review as always, making us go through the same feeling you went through watching AND reminding me of all I felt when I was watching.

One other thing, the way you describe the characters is spot on! I only got a couple of episodes left to watch. On one hand can't wait to see what happens! On the other, I don't want to leave this world!

You expressed it better than me. That is exactly how I feel about the characters and WHY they appeal to me.

Interesting subject! I have a long list of dropped dramas, but back in 2014, I decided not to drop anymore and finish the drama no matter what. Then My Secret Hotel happened. I finished it but cursed myself for doing so. I hated it way too much. I gave up that rule I put on myself then :P

The one trope I cannot stand is: Noble Idiocy!! It's my most hated more selfish act a dumb character can do to feel good about themselves!!

You mentioned a couple of good ones, like Plots that make no sense, Ridiculously cruel, spoiled or irritating male/female leads. Depending on the situation, I find such female leads irritate me even more. Not that I'm very forgiving of such male leads, but it all depends on the situation.

Some tropes that may not make me drop but rate down the drama is OUT OF NOWHERE birth secret. I don't mind Birth Secrets per se, but when it's there just to add more makjang so just show thought they are so smart than it actually is. Also when characters suddenly treat that sibling with the birth secret as a stranger. Again it goes back to the non-sensical plot. Same goes for terminal illness.

I can take violence to a certain degree but what I abhor most is when it gets glossed over! I just can't stand it!

Most of the time I know myself and just don't start dramas I can't stand. It happens once in a while. If I don't look forward to watching it, I drop. If there is a story line I'm curious about, I skip watch. I have no problem skipping scenes :P

I'm 100% sure you'll enjoy it but yea the wait IS LONG. It's not because the subbing team being long but at the end of each episode, I just want MORE lol

Coming from you it means a lot ;)

Yay so mission accomplished :P

Having a good plot isn't a bad thing, but at least once in a while we need those types of dramas. It isn't about what's going to happen next, but about meeting people going about their life. As I said in other comments, I find it self-reflective. In a way, very refreshing. And the dialogs are so carefully written. Simple yet effective.

Comments like that always makes me want to write more, so happy you enjoyed it :D

I guess this drama brings to us the same feeling ;) It is exactly as you say, each episode makes me reflect on myself and where I am in life.

Don't worry I'm here to promote ... when I'm not being lazy :P

It wasn't easy to promote so I just wrote what I felt about it. Thanks for the recommendations :D

I'll try to not be lazy and write more. My forte is Japanese so I'm sticking with that, at least for now ;)

You describe it perfectly :D

Yup exactly, I think we all go through this many times in our life, so the characters really connects with us on many fronts. A lot of the dialog, as simple as it seems, hits me hard as well ;)

Honestly I wish the episodes were longer :P

Yay yes so worth watching. I also love those types of dramas, but having Odagiri lead makes me anticipate more, Ono Machiko is icing on the cake :D

That's one helpful review!

I need to rewatch as well!! The funny thing about Japanese randomness is that you'll never know what'll hit you next making it pretty unpredictable :P

If you check on the movie's page joe shared a link where you can download:

https://avistaz.to/torrents?in=1&search=02005daa1a9c5c28d52070ad5e7b8a54deea294b

Awe **blushing** I thought of you while writing about this. I was about to post the picture that you use as your profile picture but I thought, nop that's Joe's! It's a very special movie it deserves a rewatch.

He isn't the lead in nodame but does a great job at standing out. There are actually a lot of fun and interesting characters in the dorama itself, including our main leads ;)