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A drama with a strong start and a weaker end
I didn’t really know what to expect when I started this drama, but I ended up liking it way more than I thought I would. The first three episodes, in particular, were absolutely phenomenal. They delivered angst in the best way possible.
We have Hayakawa, a deeply traumatized mc who’s just drifting through life, unable to truly feel happiness. Then comes Konno, who's calm, sweet, and understanding. The way their relationship developed was so beautifully done. Watching Hayakawa work through his trauma and grief, slowly beginning to heal with Konno’s support, and seeing him process his feelings; it was chef’s kiss. I was completely immersed in their story and could genuinely empathize with both of them.
Then came the last three episodes… and that’s where things went downhill for me. I really didn’t like the time jump. It felt unnatural and rushed, like the first and second halves belonged to two completely different dramas. The emotional depth and pacing that made the first half so strong just weren’t there anymore. We never really got to see how Konno fell for Hayakawa or what actually happened with his whole New York storyline.
Honestly, I wish they’d continued with the high school timeline, letting the second half focus on Konno processing Hayakawa’s confession and exploring his own feelings. If they had done that, this would’ve easily been a 10/10 drama for me.
That said, it still had plenty of strengths: beautiful cinematography, wonderful acting, a great background score, and a sensitive portrayal of grief and trauma. Overall, I’d give it an 8/10. It's just a pity because this drama had soo much potential😭 I'm kinda mad tbh because I love the first half so much. The second half isn't bad per se, but when compared to the first half, it's just quite frustrating. Still, I highly recommend giving this a watch because I believe the quality of this drama is quite good.
We have Hayakawa, a deeply traumatized mc who’s just drifting through life, unable to truly feel happiness. Then comes Konno, who's calm, sweet, and understanding. The way their relationship developed was so beautifully done. Watching Hayakawa work through his trauma and grief, slowly beginning to heal with Konno’s support, and seeing him process his feelings; it was chef’s kiss. I was completely immersed in their story and could genuinely empathize with both of them.
Then came the last three episodes… and that’s where things went downhill for me. I really didn’t like the time jump. It felt unnatural and rushed, like the first and second halves belonged to two completely different dramas. The emotional depth and pacing that made the first half so strong just weren’t there anymore. We never really got to see how Konno fell for Hayakawa or what actually happened with his whole New York storyline.
Honestly, I wish they’d continued with the high school timeline, letting the second half focus on Konno processing Hayakawa’s confession and exploring his own feelings. If they had done that, this would’ve easily been a 10/10 drama for me.
That said, it still had plenty of strengths: beautiful cinematography, wonderful acting, a great background score, and a sensitive portrayal of grief and trauma. Overall, I’d give it an 8/10. It's just a pity because this drama had soo much potential😭 I'm kinda mad tbh because I love the first half so much. The second half isn't bad per se, but when compared to the first half, it's just quite frustrating. Still, I highly recommend giving this a watch because I believe the quality of this drama is quite good.
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