1) I started out hating the mom but I now feel so much sympathy for her. Don't get me wrong, she still has many…
Couldn't agree more. At this point, the only thing that can save this show is the ending with all of them going separate ways. They better not shove the happy family ideal down our throats.
E9. My rating has dropped to a 6.5 I can officially say that the writing of this show has been such a disappointment in the second half. I am just going to finish this because there is only 1 episode left.
This show seriously needed to give each character in the family time to show their backstories for us to appreciate where they are right now. Like each character's story is so vague & half-baked.
While I don't approve of Grandpa's affair, I do wish we had more info on it because the family's (excluding the mother) reaction to it is weird? It's not just something stupid or silly you know. Heck it's not even a mistake? It appears to be a conscious choice that Grandpa made, which ended up hurting everybody.
Shinuske's issue. Honestly at this point I don't even know what his real issue is? It was like a one week rebellion & build up that led to nowhere.
The father & his dream to move. HUH?! You don't just move you know. There are so many processes & things that are involved in moving. What about your family? Their career? Father's source of income? Their dreams? Also the fact that the family doesn't seem happy about the move seems pointless to the father. He is just doing as he pleases.
Mum is just constantly making noise over everybody's problems but ignores her own controlling behaviour.
Mokomi and her so called gift finally made clear. You're telling me it's a supernatural power? Why wasn't this revealed earlier & explored more in depth? It would have worked so much better to have this be a psychological issue instead. Also I must say that Mokomi has been such a one note goody-goody character. The saving grace was the actress who is really endearing.
The ideal ending (at this point) for this show would be a BIG showdown & all of them just going separate ways. That would be the one thing that would make sense. Please don't give me the happy family crap at the end.
Can someone confirm, gramps had an affair with a FORMER student right? As in an adult he once used to teach?
The show didn't make it clear. But I remember Mum mentioning that grandpa had an affair with a student while teaching. I don't think it was a former student. It was most likely a minor, thus Mum's disgust at Grandpa & inability to carry on her own teaching career from which she was asked to resign.
This is like a Hallmark movie; warm, fuzzy & romantic! The Christmas backdrop was an icing on the cake. Probably the BEST shoujo romantic movie I have seen.
Watching this each week before going to bed felt like therapy for my soul. A must watch for anybody that needs a break from their complex daily lives & wants a simple, wholesome story of love between a man and his cat.
Yes, it is a very peaceful drama. Also be prepared to feel hungry when you watch it :)
You should also check out Mi Wo Tsukushi Ryoricho. Another slice of life drama featuring food. The FL also teaches you how to cook each dish at the end of each episode :)
I've never been able to get through a JDorama before. I love many Japanese films, but the TV hasn't really resonated…
Some other slice of life J dramas I would recommend:
Nijiro Karute Mi Wo Tsukushi Ryoricho Osozaki no Himawari Bread and Soup and Cat Weather Juhan Shuttai! Kokoro no Kizu wo Iyasu to Iu Koto Nagi's Long Vacation Saka no Tochu no Ie Tenno no Ryoriban Uchi No Musume Wa Kareshi Ga Dekinai! Takane No Hana Family's Form Dr. Koto Shinryojo
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I can officially say that the writing of this show has been such a disappointment in the second half. I am just going to finish this because there is only 1 episode left.
This show seriously needed to give each character in the family time to show their backstories for us to appreciate where they are right now. Like each character's story is so vague & half-baked.
While I don't approve of Grandpa's affair, I do wish we had more info on it because the family's (excluding the mother) reaction to it is weird? It's not just something stupid or silly you know. Heck it's not even a mistake? It appears to be a conscious choice that Grandpa made, which ended up hurting everybody.
Shinuske's issue. Honestly at this point I don't even know what his real issue is? It was like a one week rebellion & build up that led to nowhere.
The father & his dream to move. HUH?! You don't just move you know. There are so many processes & things that are involved in moving. What about your family? Their career? Father's source of income? Their dreams? Also the fact that the family doesn't seem happy about the move seems pointless to the father. He is just doing as he pleases.
Mum is just constantly making noise over everybody's problems but ignores her own controlling behaviour.
Mokomi and her so called gift finally made clear. You're telling me it's a supernatural power? Why wasn't this revealed earlier & explored more in depth? It would have worked so much better to have this be a psychological issue instead. Also I must say that Mokomi has been such a one note goody-goody character. The saving grace was the actress who is really endearing.
The ideal ending (at this point) for this show would be a BIG showdown & all of them just going separate ways. That would be the one thing that would make sense. Please don't give me the happy family crap at the end.
Takahashi Issei, as always, exudes charm & makes you fall in love with him.
*adds to ever-increasing watchlist*
Not a problem with me because I wasn't here for the romance..
Discovered so many thanks to your watchlist!
Nijiro Karute
Mi Wo Tsukushi Ryoricho
Osozaki no Himawari
Bread and Soup and Cat Weather
Juhan Shuttai!
Kokoro no Kizu wo Iyasu to Iu Koto
Nagi's Long Vacation
Saka no Tochu no Ie
Tenno no Ryoriban
Uchi No Musume Wa Kareshi Ga Dekinai!
Takane No Hana
Family's Form
Dr. Koto Shinryojo