merie

Okay, I really loved this more than I thought I would!! The start was a bit slow for me, I initially wasn't really clicking with the FL, and ML's personality was too prickly. Storywise, it made me feel iffy that ML is so chronically in love with another woman, which seemed impossible to transform and justify into a believable love story between the FL and ML. I honestly almost dropped it after the first episode, but I'm glad I didn't! I actually came to really like the FL, she felt like a realistic character. For instance, I liked how the production decorated her room to reflect her personality, with all the little gacha toys, books, and trinkets. A working woman juggling responsibilities and having hobbies on top of her love life, very relatable and we love to see it!

I think this is my first time seeing Okado Akiha, and I enjoyed her acting! Takemura Kentaro is always perfect at playing the heartthrob in romances and he definitely didn't disappoint here. I think his character really played into his charms as an actor with the puppy dog personality, haha!

There were some oddities like the whole influencer twin thing, which I didn't think contributed much toward progressing the story. I also have a weird feeling about Miharu the whole time because she repeatedly did things and made comments to suggest that she had ulterior motives. On the other hand, I wish certain aspects were explored more, such as more backstory on why Shu fell so hard for Miharu and their high school days. Also, what made Shouko (she was so funny) have a change of heart about wanting to be with Shu later on? Overall, I highly enjoyed this series and the ending episodes got me blushing and kicking my feet. Good feels and a good time. For that, I give it a 8.5/10.