A Story of Holding On When It’s Easier to Let Go
"They call us the ill-fated generation. To us, both marriage and dating don’t come naturally. Even ordinary things like bonding and romance have become expenses and strains."
I feel like this quote really captures the essence of this drama. I’m not saying all of the main lead’s problems were caused by society or work pressure—but they definitely added fuel to the fire. The ML goes through one of the toughest emotional rides I’ve seen in a long time. His helplessness, frustration, and quiet pain were portrayed so well, you end up feeling for him without even trying.
This drama does a great job of showing the challenges of parenthood—especially how society places rigid roles on mothers and fathers, roles that are hard to break out of. The ML tries to challenge those expectations, and the cost he pays feels heavy but real. Since the story is told from his perspective, it’s harder to connect with the FL at first. But as the episodes go on, you begin to understand her better. By the end, I found myself rooting for her—something I didn’t expect halfway through. The son and the character Saeki Shinji were also written with great care—subtle, believable, and never over the top.
What I liked most was how real the characters felt—and surprisingly, almost all of them were likable. The story starts off fresh and unpredictable, which I really enjoyed. While the last few episodes leaned into more familiar territory, they still landed well. It didn’t have a big “wow” moment to push it into my all-time favorites, but it stayed with me.
This drama gently reminds you that marriage isn’t automatic or effortless—it needs attention and care. And just being married doesn’t mean you fully have each other’s heart. Love doesn’t come by force—it takes time, effort, and presence. Sometimes, the small things we ignore slowly build up… until they’re no longer small at all.
I feel like this quote really captures the essence of this drama. I’m not saying all of the main lead’s problems were caused by society or work pressure—but they definitely added fuel to the fire. The ML goes through one of the toughest emotional rides I’ve seen in a long time. His helplessness, frustration, and quiet pain were portrayed so well, you end up feeling for him without even trying.
This drama does a great job of showing the challenges of parenthood—especially how society places rigid roles on mothers and fathers, roles that are hard to break out of. The ML tries to challenge those expectations, and the cost he pays feels heavy but real. Since the story is told from his perspective, it’s harder to connect with the FL at first. But as the episodes go on, you begin to understand her better. By the end, I found myself rooting for her—something I didn’t expect halfway through. The son and the character Saeki Shinji were also written with great care—subtle, believable, and never over the top.
What I liked most was how real the characters felt—and surprisingly, almost all of them were likable. The story starts off fresh and unpredictable, which I really enjoyed. While the last few episodes leaned into more familiar territory, they still landed well. It didn’t have a big “wow” moment to push it into my all-time favorites, but it stayed with me.
This drama gently reminds you that marriage isn’t automatic or effortless—it needs attention and care. And just being married doesn’t mean you fully have each other’s heart. Love doesn’t come by force—it takes time, effort, and presence. Sometimes, the small things we ignore slowly build up… until they’re no longer small at all.
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