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Ended up liking it
The aesthetics and the couple’s chemistry are really nice, but the idea of Minato making Shizuma fall in love with him just to dump him later—simply because Shizuma couldn’t remember him after getting drunk—felt pretty lame to me. What happened to Shizuma was actually valid. Some people, especially when they’re really drunk, genuinely don’t remember what happened, so Minato being that angry over it felt unfair.
The concept itself isn’t original, but I still liked how it was executed. The story revolves around revenge, with Minato eventually falling in love with Shizuma—something we’ve already seen in other JBLs. I also noticed that Minato and Shizuma’s introduction and connection felt rushed. It was as if they were already very close, like they’d known each other for a long time, which is something I often notice in JBLs—probably because most of them are quite short.
I did appreciate Minato’s character growth, though. Even if he was cruel at the beginning, you can see how his childhood trauma shaped his insecurities. As for Shizuma, despite being deeply hurt by his cheating ex, he never held a grudge. The same goes for when he found out that Minato was just using him for revenge—he still chose to accept him. Shizuma is pure green-flag energy.
I don’t have much to say about the side couple. They had some sweet moments, but there were no kisses—maybe due to the actors’ comfort levels. The ending was exactly what I expected: forgiving, sweet, and hopeful, with Shizuma even looking forward to their future together.
Overall, I wasn’t really a fan during the earlier episodes, but the series definitely gets better as it goes on. It’s worth watching if you enjoy this kind of trope.
The concept itself isn’t original, but I still liked how it was executed. The story revolves around revenge, with Minato eventually falling in love with Shizuma—something we’ve already seen in other JBLs. I also noticed that Minato and Shizuma’s introduction and connection felt rushed. It was as if they were already very close, like they’d known each other for a long time, which is something I often notice in JBLs—probably because most of them are quite short.
I did appreciate Minato’s character growth, though. Even if he was cruel at the beginning, you can see how his childhood trauma shaped his insecurities. As for Shizuma, despite being deeply hurt by his cheating ex, he never held a grudge. The same goes for when he found out that Minato was just using him for revenge—he still chose to accept him. Shizuma is pure green-flag energy.
I don’t have much to say about the side couple. They had some sweet moments, but there were no kisses—maybe due to the actors’ comfort levels. The ending was exactly what I expected: forgiving, sweet, and hopeful, with Shizuma even looking forward to their future together.
Overall, I wasn’t really a fan during the earlier episodes, but the series definitely gets better as it goes on. It’s worth watching if you enjoy this kind of trope.
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