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Totally agree, this is a good drama in regards to what it seeks to achieve and stands out on that aspect alone. I think its quite clear why it is a single lead and not double lead in comparison to most other bl series, as the romance is important but not the primary thing. I think a lot of people frustrated with it, is just not its target audience.

Agreed, its an important episode for his character build up... I think too many people are watching this only as a BL romance plot and not seeing the human drama/ slice of life aspect of the drama...

Yes, rooftops are common with Japanese school buildings, and it's usually a popular spot for students to hang out during breaks, eat lunch or make confessions. The more Japanese dramas you watch, the more you'll see the rooftops lol :)

Unfortunately the length of the drama didn't cover all of the novel but your interpretation is mostly right... he don't think Sei is really in love with him and he also don't believe Sei is gay (or is able to sleep with men since Sei dated women in the past only). This is also why he was so angry and shocked after finding out about Sei sleeping with Hagiwara.

Really nice short watch with good acting and beautiful cinematography. A solid 8.5 for me... I do hope the production team can produce longer BL drama in the future (I really like this vibe and aesthetics).

I did start reading Mellow Rain and it looks like they're happy together although Sei did struggle with his SA ... the nice thing with Hagiwara is Sei's personality is coming out more brightly than when he was with Fujisawa.

Sorry for jumping in but I don't think anyone thinks any of their actions are right just that they are validated to feel the way they do in their situations. The SA was handled realistically... I know ppl are disappointed Sei didn't address it nor report but he got SA by someone he loved, him addressing it is not happening for a long time. His trauma from the SA is further addressed in the sequel novel.

Rewatched this again and there's some very nice details that I love in the character building with Sei. In episode 2, he has a nightmare that Fujisawa finally gets tired of him and leaves, and after waking up, although he is curious of what the sky is like, he chooses not to open them. Although he always speak his mind, he is actually quite cowardly. I feel Sei wanted to change his situation but doesn't know how to leave Fujisawa who has been nothing but nurturing to him. In episode 3, he mentions to Hagiwara how he purposely irritates Fujisawa with the things he says...I feel Sei wanted Fujisawa to be the one to leave him like the nightmare he had.

After meeting Hagiwara, Sei starts to make small changes like opening the curtain and taking a car to see Hagiwara in episode 5. Unfortunately, Sei only gain courage to leave his strange relationship with Fujisawa after the sexual assault, but at the end, I feel it will still takes a while for Sei to heal and be happy...like he says "little steps at a time."

I need to go read the sequel novel "Mellow Rain," and see how Hagiwara and Sei's relationship turns out. This is all quite intriguing. Hoping they continue with S2.

I actually thought we would get an open ending so I was satisfied with this ending. I heard the ending in novel was an open ending, and the happy ending only happened in the epilogue, so am glad they didn't stay with the novel version.

Yes, although it's disappointing for viewers but this outcome is actually much more realistic. Fujisawa and Sei had a codependent relationship, and they were friends since childhood for probably decades. Sei relied on Fujisawa both mentally and financially. He feels like a freeloader, imposing in Fujisawa's space and is so grateful Fujisawa stays with him. He always try to clean up the smell of barbecue before going home because Fujisawa hates it but in the end when he forgets to do so is when he finally finds the courage to break away from the codependency and starts living on his own. I thought this was subtle but well done since Sei reconnecting with old friends is a sign that he can now form relationships outside of his codependency with Fujisawa.

After all that happens between them, they would simply part and probably never meet again.

Solid 9.5 rating for me. It would've been a perfect score if we had an epilogue episode that shows Sei in a healthy, loving relationship with Hagiwara...I love all the small details in the story, would have to rewatch a few more times to catch all the psychological and subtle details.

Yes, it's unfortunate they end up with such a short slot. It would have benefitted from a 10 episodes slot. You can tell lots of love and details was put into this work. Both the director and actors mention wanting to do a sequel so I hope that do happen so they can cover the other remaining novels.

I feel the guilt was part reason why Fujisawa act the way he did towards Sei but the other is because he feels he only received Sei's love because of Sei's parents death. He was the one with unrequited feelings first and in his mind, if they didn't die, Sei would still not look at him. Unlike Hagiwara, he don't want Sei to have other source of support because it's the only reason why Sei loves him. This two was bound to have an unfortunate ending. Feel like I was watching a codependent relationship burns up in flames.

There's apparently a novel on Fujisawa and his couple called "Night Garden." It's kind of like his redemption arc ... I was curious to how it played out so hopefully they will consider adapting this one with Matsumoto Hiroki reprising his role.

I feel the way Sei responded to the sexual assault was very in character for him, because he mentions how he knows he purposely say things to irritate Fujisawa, or how he feels Fujisawa puts up with living with him. He has nightmare about Fujisawa getting tired of him. Part of him probably blames himself for the outcome and for distorting Fujisawa's kindness although it's not his fault at all what happens. I knew he would just break away without punishing or blaming Fujisawa.

I also really like this part although I feel the "what if" of Sei and Fujisawa's relationship is probably also predetermined. Even if they have become lovers like Sei said, they would eventually come back to this same outcome because Fujisawa not only feels guilt, but he also has insecurity that Sei only loves him because he relied on Fujisawa after his parent's death. Even if these two were lovers, Fujisawa would still be a red flag who refuses to let Sei has other sources of support :(

ABSOLUTELY AGREE... sometimes relationships don't work out and couples divorce or breakup but that does not mean you just abandon your children.

I am confused why some ppl want to blame the ex based on speculations and rumors on his character but refused to acknowledge all the facts (audio, documents) so far on her real character. I just hope she never tries to become a mother ever again. Her children are not small mistakes that will just go away over time.

The rebirth in the novel is not really an actual rebirth but more of a parallel universe situation so I don't this is gonna pose a big problem to censorship.

Yes I agree... the movie has so much more depth than the manga did, and the character development is better than the original characters. I prefer the storytelling style in the movie versus the manga where there is almost no suspense.

Surprisingly I did not find any of the nc-17 scenes depicted in a "erotic" way at all. The theme of life and death is very prominent throughout.