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If Only Every Guy Were Like Hikaru
Hikaru is the ultimate "green flag." I love how he fell for Haruka long before she did; even while she was in love with someone else, Hikaru remained by her side, supporting her in every possible way. I could never be like him, staying beside the person you love while watching them fall for someone else takes incredible strength. (The same could be said about Shu; that guy is way too cool!)
Haruka is such a pure soul, and I love how she accepted Hikaru from the moment she learned he’s a cross-dresser. They are constantly there for one another, and their friendship was beautiful to witness. Watching that bond bloom into something more felt truly profound. While Haruka can be a bit naive at times, her kindness always shines through. I never quite understood what she saw in Kurotaki, or why she and Miorin became friends in the end, but her heart is clearly in the right place.
The aquarium date has to be one of the best J-drama episodes I’ve ever seen. The combination of sweetness and quirkiness was a joy to watch, and I especially loved seeing Haruka find the courage to confess just as Hikaru lost his nerve. Love won in the end.
I wish the drama hadn’t ended at episode 12. The five-year time jump felt too rushed for a single episode, which made the finale feel a bit unsatisfying. A wedding scene would have been a lovely way to close the story.
Overall, I enjoyed Cinderella Closet immensely. The story is simple, lighthearted, and incredibly comforting.
Haruka is such a pure soul, and I love how she accepted Hikaru from the moment she learned he’s a cross-dresser. They are constantly there for one another, and their friendship was beautiful to witness. Watching that bond bloom into something more felt truly profound. While Haruka can be a bit naive at times, her kindness always shines through. I never quite understood what she saw in Kurotaki, or why she and Miorin became friends in the end, but her heart is clearly in the right place.
The aquarium date has to be one of the best J-drama episodes I’ve ever seen. The combination of sweetness and quirkiness was a joy to watch, and I especially loved seeing Haruka find the courage to confess just as Hikaru lost his nerve. Love won in the end.
I wish the drama hadn’t ended at episode 12. The five-year time jump felt too rushed for a single episode, which made the finale feel a bit unsatisfying. A wedding scene would have been a lovely way to close the story.
Overall, I enjoyed Cinderella Closet immensely. The story is simple, lighthearted, and incredibly comforting.
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