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Exploration of intimacy in relationships
I really enjoyed the storytelling. The dynamic between him and his best friend felt incredibly realistic because, in the end, betrayal often comes from someone you love and trust. When that trust—and your body—are violated, it leaves a heavy, disgusting feeling, yet love for that person can still linger. Their relationship was fascinating because the line between friendship and romance was blurred, yet at the same time, it remained distinctly present.Although the two leads’ relationships with their partners vaguely mirror each other, they are in very different predicaments.
Kazuaki's relationship with his girlfriend was another aspect of the show I truly appreciated—it’s a difficult situation, and the way intimacy and sex were explored as more than just physical acts, but as expressions of love, was good. I felt for both him and his girlfriend, and the conversation during their breakup scene was long overdue. It was a necessary and cathartic moment.
In the end, I’m glad the two main characters found each other.
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Not too bad
The plot started intriguing, even though some parts early on felt childish; but that made sense since they were high schoolers then. Sadly, it died slightly after they got back together, and I wanted it to be more nuanced—that's a problem the whole show has, a lack of depth. Stuff happens that doesn't make sense, but it's fine since it's a drama.I liked the dramatics, but it dragged. If an episode is over 40 minutes, it needs to really add to the story.
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