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To love and to be loved are different things.
Do you remember that song from Eurovision 2025, where the singer shared this deep life philosophy?
“Life is like spaghetti —
Hard until you make it.
No stresso, no stresso,
It's gonna be espresso.”
Well, I’m pretty sure the main character of this series took that advice to heart. She made herself a double espresso macchiato and told the annoying ones dragging her down that this time, it wasn’t going to happen. Because life is too short to be poisoned by people who don’t respect you—especially when you can sip espresso in peace, surrounded by good company… and the person who takes care of your turtle.
Something like that, just with more dramatic flair and a background ballad.
First:
I haven’t seen the original, so I’m not burdened with comparisons or expectations.
Second:
It’s a series about love, friendship, and the big question:
What would you do if you had the power to go back and change the future?
That’s not to say it’s all sunshine and feel-good moments. It was sad and lonely at times, but also fun and romantic.
I really loved the two main characters.
Wataru especially stood out—he’s not a man of grand declarations, but one of quiet actions. And sometimes, that’s even more powerful. He was kind, thoughtful, a little awkward, but so genuine. He gave Misa exactly what she needed: time, space, and a safe place to find herself.
And Misa needed exactly that. To grow up, discover her strengths, and learn how to tell the difference between real friends and people who are just… there.
I liked watching Misa grow, and how her love for Wataru blossomed. She remained kind and gentle—but only to those who truly deserved it.
And most importantly, she finally learned to love and respect herself.
I also loved that the story had more going on than just romance—the workplace scenes, the meetings with friends, even her colleague’s family.
It was a soft reminder that fate doesn’t disappear—it simply changes direction.
As for the ex-girlfriend and the ex-fiancé?
They got the justice they deserved—very Korean (crossed out) Japanese drama style: quiet, graceful, and with no need for a dramatic monologue.
The new friendships reminded me that true connection is mutual. It’s built slowly, carefully, with effort from both sides. And if that effort’s missing?
That’s okay. Just walk away.
Honestly, I don’t have much bad to say about this series.
I just didn’t connect as deeply as I thought I would.
Did I like it?
Yes.
Did I love it?
Not quite.
That’s why it’s not a 10-star for me—more like a solid 8,5.
The romance was there, sure, but I wanted it to burn a little brighter. I expected more spark.
And… that’s it.
I’ll take that espresso macchiato now.
I’m not kidding
“Life is like spaghetti —
Hard until you make it.
No stresso, no stresso,
It's gonna be espresso.”
Well, I’m pretty sure the main character of this series took that advice to heart. She made herself a double espresso macchiato and told the annoying ones dragging her down that this time, it wasn’t going to happen. Because life is too short to be poisoned by people who don’t respect you—especially when you can sip espresso in peace, surrounded by good company… and the person who takes care of your turtle.
Something like that, just with more dramatic flair and a background ballad.
First:
I haven’t seen the original, so I’m not burdened with comparisons or expectations.
Second:
It’s a series about love, friendship, and the big question:
What would you do if you had the power to go back and change the future?
That’s not to say it’s all sunshine and feel-good moments. It was sad and lonely at times, but also fun and romantic.
I really loved the two main characters.
Wataru especially stood out—he’s not a man of grand declarations, but one of quiet actions. And sometimes, that’s even more powerful. He was kind, thoughtful, a little awkward, but so genuine. He gave Misa exactly what she needed: time, space, and a safe place to find herself.
And Misa needed exactly that. To grow up, discover her strengths, and learn how to tell the difference between real friends and people who are just… there.
I liked watching Misa grow, and how her love for Wataru blossomed. She remained kind and gentle—but only to those who truly deserved it.
And most importantly, she finally learned to love and respect herself.
I also loved that the story had more going on than just romance—the workplace scenes, the meetings with friends, even her colleague’s family.
It was a soft reminder that fate doesn’t disappear—it simply changes direction.
As for the ex-girlfriend and the ex-fiancé?
They got the justice they deserved—very Korean (crossed out) Japanese drama style: quiet, graceful, and with no need for a dramatic monologue.
The new friendships reminded me that true connection is mutual. It’s built slowly, carefully, with effort from both sides. And if that effort’s missing?
That’s okay. Just walk away.
Honestly, I don’t have much bad to say about this series.
I just didn’t connect as deeply as I thought I would.
Did I like it?
Yes.
Did I love it?
Not quite.
That’s why it’s not a 10-star for me—more like a solid 8,5.
The romance was there, sure, but I wanted it to burn a little brighter. I expected more spark.
And… that’s it.
I’ll take that espresso macchiato now.
I’m not kidding
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