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Age Fap Slow Burn Love Story That Feels Soft Yet Underwhelming
The constant back and forth between different years felt a bit too frequent for my liking, even though I appreciated that the drama always made it clear when a time jump happened. I usually enjoy stories where the leads separate and reunite with new perspectives, but in Sniper Butterfly this concept did not fully land for me. Their chemistry was decent but not outstanding, and the plot itself lacked enough excitement to keep me fully engaged. A few moments were cute, but toward the final episodes I found myself skipping scenes because nothing truly pulled me in.
What worked better for me was the female lead’s strength and composure. Her emotional journey felt realistic and easy to connect with. The male lead is warm and supportive, and their relationship develops slowly without feeling forced. Instead of loud romance, it leans into understanding, respect, and quiet affection, which gives their bond a gentle sincerity. The overall pacing is calm and the atmosphere soothing, and the acting feels natural rather than exaggerated.
That said, the drama loses momentum after the breakup. Once the leads separate, the story becomes overloaded with work scenes and very little emotional interaction. Even after they reunite, the plot feels empty, with episode after episode focusing on business instead of relationship growth. Ironically, the side couple became more interesting to watch. The girl chasing the guy in a sweet, non-cringey way and the soft tsundere male made their romance more engaging than the main one.
The younger man and older woman setup also felt overdone and not particularly fresh. The second male lead, however, was surprisingly mature and respectful. He never forced his feelings onto the FL and accepted her relationship with the ML with grace. Even with some jealousy and banter, he stayed supportive, which made him one of the more pleasant characters in the drama.
The ML clearly has flaws such as social anxiety, communication problems, and overconfidence, but the FL rarely falters. The only time she truly felt human was during her divorce, when she desperately tried to hold onto a broken marriage. After that, she becomes almost too ideal, always understanding, always composed, always doing the right thing, which removes some emotional balance between the leads.
Visually, some choices also distracted me. The FL’s wardrobe barely changes between past and present except for a haircut, and the constant short skirts in a corporate setting felt unrealistic, especially when no other women dressed the same way. Even the ML sometimes looked like he was wearing clothes from the past timeline in the present.
Lastly, the ML’s mental health was glossed over too lightly. Instead of simply pushing him forward, the story could have explored real psychological help. I actually appreciated when the SML suggested therapy, and I wish the drama had gone deeper into that instead of focusing so heavily on business in the later episodes.
Overall, Sniper Butterfly is an okay watch but nothing particularly special. If you are not deeply invested in the romance, there is very little to keep you hooked, especially once the story shifts into repetitive workplace scenes instead of emotional development.
What worked better for me was the female lead’s strength and composure. Her emotional journey felt realistic and easy to connect with. The male lead is warm and supportive, and their relationship develops slowly without feeling forced. Instead of loud romance, it leans into understanding, respect, and quiet affection, which gives their bond a gentle sincerity. The overall pacing is calm and the atmosphere soothing, and the acting feels natural rather than exaggerated.
That said, the drama loses momentum after the breakup. Once the leads separate, the story becomes overloaded with work scenes and very little emotional interaction. Even after they reunite, the plot feels empty, with episode after episode focusing on business instead of relationship growth. Ironically, the side couple became more interesting to watch. The girl chasing the guy in a sweet, non-cringey way and the soft tsundere male made their romance more engaging than the main one.
The younger man and older woman setup also felt overdone and not particularly fresh. The second male lead, however, was surprisingly mature and respectful. He never forced his feelings onto the FL and accepted her relationship with the ML with grace. Even with some jealousy and banter, he stayed supportive, which made him one of the more pleasant characters in the drama.
The ML clearly has flaws such as social anxiety, communication problems, and overconfidence, but the FL rarely falters. The only time she truly felt human was during her divorce, when she desperately tried to hold onto a broken marriage. After that, she becomes almost too ideal, always understanding, always composed, always doing the right thing, which removes some emotional balance between the leads.
Visually, some choices also distracted me. The FL’s wardrobe barely changes between past and present except for a haircut, and the constant short skirts in a corporate setting felt unrealistic, especially when no other women dressed the same way. Even the ML sometimes looked like he was wearing clothes from the past timeline in the present.
Lastly, the ML’s mental health was glossed over too lightly. Instead of simply pushing him forward, the story could have explored real psychological help. I actually appreciated when the SML suggested therapy, and I wish the drama had gone deeper into that instead of focusing so heavily on business in the later episodes.
Overall, Sniper Butterfly is an okay watch but nothing particularly special. If you are not deeply invested in the romance, there is very little to keep you hooked, especially once the story shifts into repetitive workplace scenes instead of emotional development.
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