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Accountability and communication is necessary
Heaven × Candy had the potential to be a quiet, emotional tale exploring acceptance, vulnerability, and past wounds. For the most part, it was. The chemistry was believable, and the story had a grounded charm despite its low-budget, indie feel.
But then came the cheating.
This isn’t just about a “bad character choice.” It’s about how the film treated that choice. The Towa cheats on Kenta not out of confusion or weakness—but as a direct, cruel reaction to his own jealousy over Kenta’s job in adult films. Kenta never hid his profession, and Towa entered the relationship with that knowledge. So instead of having a conversation—he retaliates by cheating. And the worst part? It’s never addressed. No apology, no remorse, no discussion. Just a reunion with a vague “I don’t want to lose you again” thrown in at the end.
It felt like the film skipped the most important emotional checkpoint. Love without communication is not enough. You can’t pretend betrayal never happened and wrap things up with a hug and kiss.
That said, I still found parts of the movie touching and aesthetically soft. It had its moments. But this lack of accountability made it hard for me to root for them as a couple by the end.
But then came the cheating.
This isn’t just about a “bad character choice.” It’s about how the film treated that choice. The Towa cheats on Kenta not out of confusion or weakness—but as a direct, cruel reaction to his own jealousy over Kenta’s job in adult films. Kenta never hid his profession, and Towa entered the relationship with that knowledge. So instead of having a conversation—he retaliates by cheating. And the worst part? It’s never addressed. No apology, no remorse, no discussion. Just a reunion with a vague “I don’t want to lose you again” thrown in at the end.
It felt like the film skipped the most important emotional checkpoint. Love without communication is not enough. You can’t pretend betrayal never happened and wrap things up with a hug and kiss.
That said, I still found parts of the movie touching and aesthetically soft. It had its moments. But this lack of accountability made it hard for me to root for them as a couple by the end.
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