I only watched this for Hideyoshi...
The only reason I started watching this show is because I'm watching Kan Hideyoshi's new drama and it's still airing. I thought it be a good idea to check out this BL since I saw he was in it. The character change was a huge shock. In 'school trip:..' Hideyoshi plays a more quiet character. So him playing Sakae definitely felt weird for me he was so loud and out going. But I tried to look at it differently. And started to appreciate how Hideyoshi could go from someone like Watari to Sakae's character.Due to this throughout episode 1 I wanted to cry. Because I kept cringing at Sakae's character. But I got used to it and honestly started enjoying the comedic part of the show.
As for the characters themselves. I felt like they were both in equal parts push overs. Alot of comments spoke about how much of a push over Soga-san is but lets be real they both were in different areas. In the beginning we can clearly see how Sakae chooses to adapt to what Soga-san likes even when his not interested in any of Soga-san interests. Kanami even says how that's something that he normally does turning into someone else when his in love. The only difference between Soga-san and Sakae in this regard is that Soga-san adapts so that Sakae isn't the only one compromising. However Soga-san often puts what others want from him above Sakae. I felt like towards the end he started thinking more about Sakae which was demonstrated by him literally quiting his job to be with Sakae. But thoughout the show he easily gets pushed over by his boss/company often and even at one point the Tokyo intern who causes literal problems in their relationship due to Soga-san literally having to cancel on Sakae.
Alot of people say that the show could have ended sooner and that the relationship itself didn't seem like it would last.
While I agree the shows conclusion could have came sooner. I mean the drama with Saeko coming to Tokyo was so unnecessary and so was the appearance of Mizuki. While I agree that Mizuki was there to make Soga-san acknowledge his feelings it still felt unnecessary. His character was also all over the place and I felt like the show really didn't need the ex thing. And if they were gonna do it they could have implemented it way better. And his love story at the end so uninterested, literally saw that coming as soon as he said he had a boyfriend. But Saeko was so unnecessary too. Sakae comparing himself to her and wanting to be her was definitely funny and I enjoyed watching him overthink it. But her literally appearance was so not needed.
Two characters that literally carried the show though definitely Kanda and Kaname. I actually thought they'd end up together. But seriously with out these two I doubt Sakae and Soga-san would be together. The plot of Kanda in the beginning was a tough watch but I gradually fell in love with her character. Meanwhile Kaname serves as both a comedic relief character and an advisor. And let's be real he gave both those boys some real good advice.
I have a lot more to say but Imma let those slide overall I enjoyed the show I finished this in 2 days. I wasn't really into it at the start but ended up really enjoying the show. You get use to the comedy and style of the show and it really grew on me. I would 100% recommend.
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