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TRIGGER: There is a scene where one of the guys attempts to thrust a snake into the ML's mouth and when he fails, uses the snake to hit him time and time again. Even though I've seen a lot of violent movies, that made me freaking uncomfortable.

Do let me know how you found it :)
It's not a perfect drama, but it is a solid story of stepping out into the world on your own and growing up.

This definitely didn't look like a movie from the 60s. I expected more depth, but it was a pretty straightforward movie about the ML's journey to finding the man who tortured him, filled with flashbacks of abuse to the ultimate confrontation/revenge. I kept falling asleep while watching it LOL.
I don't recommend this bland film.

RE: What happened in E7
Not that I'm saying what happened is ok, but I think a lot of ppl misinterpreted the FL's reaction and made a big deal out of it. She woke up in the bed undressed, unaware of what happened. She couldn't have assumed that assault was involved after all she was drunk and couldn't remember a thing. So how do ppl expect her to immediately assume assault and slap the guy? Isn't it possible that she undressed herself? We don't even know what exactly happened.
Afterall, he's her friend and he was nice to her. He appeared to back off after she rejected him. So its fair for her to not assume the worst of him.
She explained herself to the ML as she knew the situation. Not more, not less.

And then when Kamiyama comes to the house and lies - she is pretty clear. She calls him out for his lie. And she asks him why he is lying. She says she trusts him but that's more out of wanting to draw out the truth and believing that he wouldn't have any ill intentions towards her. It's fair for her to not understand why he would.

Again most commentors are mad that she didn't slap Kamiyama but on what basis? She was drunk and she doesn't remember what happened. She wants to believe that nothing happened but can she swear on it when she herself doesn't know shit? And I'll repeat this - she has little reason to believe that this friend of hers would go to the extent of 'assaulting' her or harbouring a negative agenda towards her.

RE: The mum
None of the characters said what she did is ok. But everyone recognised that she wasn't doing it out of ill intent, and that's what makes the difference. What she needed was understanding and love, not contempt. Again I am not saying that what she did is ok but it's the intention that matters. The thing is it's hard for many viewers to understand because her character, and psychology was not fleshed out enough so it makes ppl feel like the characters simply brushed over what she did and forgave too easily when that's not the case.

RE: the separation
Again, there was no point fighting because she understood he did it to protect her. I am not saying that its ok for him to ask her to leave as when he wants, and for her to just go running back. But that's really different for everybody right? That's kinda the way their relationship is, where none of them ever forced each other for anything. Would fighting solve anything? She wants to be with him and she understands that's the way his personality is and she loves the way he is. She did eventually communicate that they will be family and will handle this together. So what he needed wasn't a fight but assurance. You know if he does it again, they will fight for sure, but at that point, it wasn't what mattered.

It's the writer / whoever did the screenplay's fault for not executing these parts well, causing viewers to be agitated with the characters.

Koi Desu: Yankee-kun to Hakujou Garu
Renai Mangaka
Promise Cinderella
Neechan No Koibito

I shouldn't have started this early.. i hate waiting each week for merely 2 episodes.

Check out Hitorigurashi. It has what you are looking for - "being a young adult and learning to get by on your own for the first time"

He was so damn irritating in Tokyo Elevator Girl. I could never understand why the FL fell for him. I sound like a hater but his presence ruined the drama LOOOOL

Every once in a while, I crave fluffy dramas like this. The writer could have clearly done without some of the twists towards the end or executed it better. Nonetheless, it was a fun watch thanks to Hashimoto Kanna and Yamada Ryosuke's lovely chemistry and banter. Their pet dog and the FL's family brought some really positive energy too.
After all the dark dramas I've been watching, this was time well spent :)

Her acting has definitely improved over the years.

Completely agree. He's definitely here to stay.

OKADA MASAKI
KIYOHARA KAYA
KUDO KANKURO
*adds to my watchlist instantly*

If you liked the vibes of movies like 'Love Rosie' / 'Harry Meets Sally' or dramas like 'In Time With You', then you might enjoy this. Otherwise, don't bother.

For a romance dorama, this surprised me initially with unpredictable twists, likeable and earnest characters, and a star-crossed romance of 2 stubborn and flawed individuals who constantly loved and yearned for each other yet somehow 'missed' each other. Sometimes it's not as simple as just saying 'I love you' because they clearly did all the time, yet isn't it the most important.. The first 5 episodes were great.
It got tedious and overtly frustrating in the middle and some introspection for the leads would have been great to avoid the detours, but the sincere performances by all 4 leads kept me going. It's quite a paradox that despite some important conversations being avoided, the characters were pretty honest and true to who they were. I was glad when it was finally over because it felt like it took forever. The ending, too, was unfortunately lackluster and in the end, we barely got to understand or hear why they went through so much pain / angst.
"Love shouldn't be something you have to work at. It should bring people closer naturally."
This dialogue accurately sums up the drama and the leads' journey for me.
This isn't a drama for everybody. There are far better 90s dramas out there. You have been warned.

P.S Mental note to myself: Avoid this screenwriter's works like a plague LMAO

I hate to say this but for some reason whatever role I've seen him in [even the positive ones], I've found him creepy..

OMG THE TWIST IN E6
I WASN'T EXPECTING SHUJI AND NAO TO ACTUALLY GET MARRIED
SHIT SENSEI ALSO PROPOSED.. NOOOOOOOOOOO ERI DON'T.
FOR SOME REASON SENSEI CREEPS ME OUT
DAMNNNNNNNNN WHERE IS THIS GOING

HE HAD A BAND WITH SHIBASAKI KO?! WHATTTTTTTTTT?!

Only Nakama Yukie could be both graceful and creepy at the same time.. [especially when she ate]

There are tons of amazing J dramas with sincere portrayals of deafness. You may want to check out some of these -
Shizuka Chan to Papa
Kimi No Te Ga Sasayaite Iru
Kokoro No Ito
Silent
Aishiteiru to Ittekure

No matter the role, she's always graceful.

A quiet, emotional and thought-provoking drama that is not clearly not for the faint-hearted because of the abuse and violence. Having said that, it began as a story of abuse and trauma, but ended as a story about love and letting go. It was not perfect by any means, but it definitely moved me.