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To anyone who is put off by the idea of student-teacher relationships, this might not be for you. However, I would still suggest to everyone to watch this and keep an open mind. This is far from the casual depiction of that trope. Considering this was Kanchiku Yuri's debut film, it was risky. However, she pulled off one of the most taboo tropes and turned it into a beautiful film. Yuri preserved the playful innocence of high school love while adding in the mature nature of an adult relationship. The development of the characters was a sight to behold. It wasn't forced, but out of pure reasons why they did it.

This is one of the best depictions of love in a romance film. Yuri didn't need to write a lovey-dovey, showy, in-your-face couple to make the audience feel love. She showed it through Rio and Kouki; her innocent and cheerful approach to win Kouki, and his mature and reality-driven way of wanting to be with her while tittering along the lines of society-approved and too much. I can go on for hours explaining parts of the movie and what it meant to the whole story, but I'd rather everyone watch and share their thoughts with other people.

Do search what this kanji means (愛染明王). I'd say it is one of the few easter eggs that I loved, and I give props to Yuri for thinking it was necessary to put in the movie. This is a definite must-watch and repeatable film.

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