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This drama is just pretending to be some deep human mystery romance drama, but it’s not, it’s superficial at most: the story and the characters….

Especially the romance department. I can’t believe the moment Tobina Junichi found out that he didn’t kill anyone and freed from guilt and when asked by his girlfriend to discuss about their future, he just so casually dumped her? Seriously?? First thing first waking up in the morning, still on the bed, is that something you’d say? Almost as easy as asking, “What’s breakfast for today?” What an a55hole 🤬
There is no remorse, no apology, no thanks… He said he felt at peace, he felt accepted… He kept blabbering about himself. He might not love her, but he also didn’t care about her feelings at all, didn’t respect her, didn’t appreciate her.

I think it would have been better if after the case from 23 years ago get resolved, Junichi who is freed from guilt finally able to acknowledge his feelings towards Makiko in the past, but he chose to move on and start fresh with Hiromi, who has always been by his side and supporting him.
Or if we choose no romance development, he can just be single, sort his feelings and doing his best as a cop, not because out of guilt but this time, for justice. Or if too cliche, he can just quit and change job because, to be honest, Junichi is really shitty at being a cop.

What I mean is, anything but Junichi get together with Makiko, because their love story just feels so forced. It’s like every characters are just written to make the two leads shine, like how popular Makiko is because 3 guys are going miles to protect her and 1 guy tried to get to her pants.

This drama is not romantic whatsover.

If you are like me who think the ending is a total joke, and need to release some stress after watching the ridiculous final episode, leave a comment.

Oh actually... Why do you think the real Gido lied that he stole the money, knowing he'll die? Did he do it to save Ichika? Why? Or to save his wife? How?

I know right! It's so fucking sad! I feel so bad to the original Ichika T^T Then Natsumi who is witnessing everyone she's involved with getting hurt T^T Then Gido, Mayu, Machi, Fuyuhashi, etc... Literally everyone is losing something important to them.
I already had a feeling Goroku is behind all of this. Because usually in the drama, the most unexpected one is the real culprit. And who would have thought someone would steal money from their own company? Damn he's rotten to the core!
Now the only mystery left for me is who the spy among the police. I'm betting my money it's Gido's boss.

OMG! Episode 8 is so saaaad! T^T

Very interesting. But where is this going? I'm so worried. Secretly I was hoping Ichika is reboot version of Natsumi. But even if she's not, I hope she's not the bad guy. I can't picture good ending for this drama :( I think it's gonna be sad ending.

THIS DRAMA IS SO FXCKING INTERESTING! EVERY. SINGLE. EPISODE!

I don’t know the point of this drama other than life goes on.

I know Boss is the villain, but it’s so pitiful that he went back to the past (virtually) to save his lover even if that means sacrificing millions of lives and yet his lover doesn’t have memory about him and even when her memory returned she still chose someone else.

Please tell me I’m not the only one who thinks Koda Rika is annoying…

I like the way Koichi disapproves Sanno Kozo wholeheartedly. He didn’t want his money, he didn’t go to the promised meeting, he didn’t call him ‘father’, he indirectly told Kozo all his horses are weak, when he finally initiated to meet Kozo it’s because he’s worried about the horse 😂

The acting in this drama is spectacular!

I don’t care how much they try to glorify Sanno President, I still think he’s a trash father and husband.

I knew it! The Boss is Shiki’s husband. But since it seems he’s not particularly showing affection to Shiki and mentioned that he’s taking care of Shiki per someone’s request, I guess Shiki’s husband really died in this timeline and Boss is the version who has not met or become married couple with Shiki…. In another words, he’s from parallel world. This way there still be a room for romance between Bunta x Shiki. It’s Jdrama afterall

Mitani Koki’s style is like that. Very theatrical. I think Suda did a good job acting as eccentric director. Doesn’t change the fact Kube is annoying tho 🤣

This drama is like Queen’s Gambit + Hikaru no Go, only it’s Shogi. Abema really stepped up their game. Cinematography is also beautiful.

I agree with everything you said. The good thing about this drama is the high production, which are reflected in the star studded casts, beautiful cinematography, extravagant sets and extras, soundtracks... But the writing aspects: story and character, subpar. The premise of this drama is awfully similar to NANA. I feel bad to the FL, character/acting wise, she's too plain. I can't help but to think she's just a cheaper substitute for Nagano Mei or Nounen Rena. Talking about character/acting, only Suda Masaki shines LOL. Tho, I appreciate the main casts' effort to learn to actually play the instruments

I agree with everything you said. If I may add, I also love the moral lesson and character growth. I like that they didn't end the drama romanticizing DV. I love that both Kajin and Kanon realized that his love was not real love at the end. Or at least, even if it was love, doesn't mean they should endure all the violence he did.

I watched it on bilibili.
Spoiler:
Iteya is dead. Kanon went to jail. Kajin started her own office. Mogami Yoko published best seller book with Jun as her secretary

Never mind. I found it :)