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very sweet, much enjoyed
TDLR; This is very much a comfort show. Also I feel like it’s so underappreciated and underrated. Arguably one of the best writing out of all the cdramas I’ve watched in terms of the romance aspect!! This show has made me both laugh and cry with some sweetness as well. Acting is natural and amazing and music is peak, esp the lyrics they’re so beautiful 😭 . I would definitely rewatch this at some point, as someone who usually doesn't rewatch shows.
Story: I love how they don't milk the childhood friend thing, and they resolve it quickly instead of dragging it out. As for the second relationship, I feel like they do drag it out a little too much, though the way she handles the first encounter is so mature, and I feel like what she does is so powerful, and I respect her for that. All the adult figures are so supportive. Some of the scenes would be super cheesy, but somehow, they make it cute and adorable instead. Also, I’ve cried multiple times.. and ngl didn’t see that coming. All the misunderstandings get resolved super quickly, and there's none of that overdramatic petty drama that's in a lot of romcoms. Everyone in the comments (Viki) keeps saying that the romance is so slow, and they do do the trope thing where every time they try to kiss they get interrupted, but the other little things they do for each other are so sweet I couldn't be bothered. THERE'S ALSO NO LOVE TRIANGLES!! Also (kinda spoiler) the only show where the childhood friend ends up w/ each other.. The most nuanced romcom out there, truly.
Acting/Cast: Wang Peng's acting reminds me so much of the female lead from My Own Swordsman (another good show). I feel like the personalities of both of them are also similar. All the characters are so well-rounded. The acting is good and natural., although, Yufei's acting is a little too animated imo but other than that everyone's great!
Music: All the music in the show have lyrics that are so fitting to the story, I feel. It's like mellow chill, and smth I could vibe to.
Rewatch value: Definitely worth a rewatch whenever I feel down. I just love the chemistry between the couples, and the little things they do for each other really make the show.
Story: I love how they don't milk the childhood friend thing, and they resolve it quickly instead of dragging it out. As for the second relationship, I feel like they do drag it out a little too much, though the way she handles the first encounter is so mature, and I feel like what she does is so powerful, and I respect her for that. All the adult figures are so supportive. Some of the scenes would be super cheesy, but somehow, they make it cute and adorable instead. Also, I’ve cried multiple times.. and ngl didn’t see that coming. All the misunderstandings get resolved super quickly, and there's none of that overdramatic petty drama that's in a lot of romcoms. Everyone in the comments (Viki) keeps saying that the romance is so slow, and they do do the trope thing where every time they try to kiss they get interrupted, but the other little things they do for each other are so sweet I couldn't be bothered. THERE'S ALSO NO LOVE TRIANGLES!! Also (kinda spoiler) the only show where the childhood friend ends up w/ each other.. The most nuanced romcom out there, truly.
Acting/Cast: Wang Peng's acting reminds me so much of the female lead from My Own Swordsman (another good show). I feel like the personalities of both of them are also similar. All the characters are so well-rounded. The acting is good and natural., although, Yufei's acting is a little too animated imo but other than that everyone's great!
Music: All the music in the show have lyrics that are so fitting to the story, I feel. It's like mellow chill, and smth I could vibe to.
Rewatch value: Definitely worth a rewatch whenever I feel down. I just love the chemistry between the couples, and the little things they do for each other really make the show.
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