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I'm kind of grateful for the review by Imadenop. Massively helped me minimize my expectations. Because the show seems really promising at the beginning. I won't go as far as to say the last 2 episodes, actually it's the last 15 minutes that makes a complete fool out of this supposedly 'clever' show. The entire fuc*ing school lied to the police for no real reasons-_- For god's sake, how did anybody buy this crappy ending?

Nobody thinks it's okay. But it's so easy to understand where he's coming from. He didn't want Sol-hi to suffer, he said it'd be tougher to see that while he's also possibly dying. He can't just keep the hope of marriage alive when he's this sick. And maybe with time he would've told her but she was onto him and she ended things which made avoiding this conversation all too easy for Kang-min. It was a wrong decision but his intention was not. And I like Kang-min a lot, doesn't mean I'm hoping he and Sol-hi will get back together. The point of a chracter like him is to show how much Sol-hi likes Do-ha and how much she has actually moved on. Bcz there he is, her first serious love, redeemed of anything he may have done wrong and she never thought of him as a future possibility. It's also sad bcz he was only a little late, Kang-min lost her by a very thin margin.

Okay...now I'm just lost...I don't understand what you just wrote. But that's okay. I'm fine with how I think and that you think smth different.

Facts maybe irrelevant to you but not to me. Also this is my first time seeing Seo Ji-hun and he's an incredible actor imo. And idk what your points are. Her mother is a fraudster ok but I don't see her threatening Sol-hi. How's Kang-min supposed to protect her from her mother? It's none of his business, nor is it going to be Do-ha's. And he got cancer he thought he might die, and Sol-hi was mad about how he was spending so little time and how he doesn't want to get married anymore...a rational person would ask why but she went and ambushed him and I understand why she did that but it's not all Kang-min's fault. And he was toying with the idea of contacting her after the break up but he took it upon himself to not see her suffer bcz of him, he thought it would be less painful for her than being betrayed by him, well he lost her so I think there's not much to hold against him. And him asking her friends about her whereabouts is no violation of police codes nor is him being transferred there. He would've contacted more formally but they had their chance meeting. He's such a decent character and I don't think he's delusional enough to think Sol-hi is coming back to him, even during such a heartbreak he pushed her towards how she feels and joked about it, idk how you find problems in him.

He's the most green flag personality on this drama. He crossed no lines. He didn't track her or anything, he got in touch with her friends as I remember to figure out where and how she is and then got himself transferred there. His illness was a big shock for him and he was taking time but Sol-hi (who btw withheld that she can detect lies) was the one who pushed and broke up. Now honesty is always preferable but it's not always easy. Sometimes people lie to protect others. He considered that she may have moved on that's why didn't even contact her so yeah maybe he wished to reunite but not forgetting his place. And Sol-hi's a grown up, she doesn't need saving from her mother. He's in all shape perfect but time matters and he just lost his chance. Feeling bad for him is the only natural reaction imo. Plus Seo Ji-hun is incredibly good at portraying all those feelings without being loud, I'm almost torn to see him sidelined in a story which is so decidedly not his.

People should cut the CEO some slack...he clearly cares about Do-ha, he's the one who was trying to convince him to live a normal life, it's Sayon who ruined things. Tbh everything he does logically makes sense, he's trying to protect his company, his talents and also save Do-ha from that psycho. If he doesn't trust Sol-hi we can't blame him, Do-ha just met her. And I doubt he killed the girl at the beach, if he did he'd not just mistakenly call Do-ha a murderer. This theory is such a stretch... But the mystery lost it's momentum, so we're sure Do-ha is probably just guilty about what he said and blames himself and the girl already cut her wrist... What's left of the twist is where the body is or whether she's still alive. 8 more episodes to figure that out while the psychotic brother terrorizes our leads? I hope Kang-min gets the psycho in the next ep-_-

Right? Meet cute romances got a brand new entry...
Though I'm not comparing the chemistry, but I hope Kang-min gets his due as such a well-rounded character. Seo Ji-hun is pretty amazing. The mystery sort of lost its charm so he's offering a much-needed dynamism imo, at least to me.

I found out about this drama because I was keeping tabs on Hwang Min-hyun and I can't believe it but I find Seo Ji-hun so compelling... Even with his limited screen time he comes of as a formidable competition for Do-ha. I guess Sol-hi is coming clean about really liking Do-ha in the next episode but I wish Kang-min will still remain relevant.
Besides that, the leads conjure a really nice, cute chemistry. They're frank about what they want and their upfrontness makes it enjoyable to watch. I guess that also applies to Kang-min - he's reasonable, understanding, smart, maybe a little restrained in a cool sort of way...
I have to say, the people to people interactions, communication and character building of the major roles have been perfect in this drama. I also like the comedic undertone overshadowing the mystery, this drama is pretty smart.
My only issue maybe is too many bad parenting aspects...l just don't understand Sol-hi's mother, tbh. Do-ha's mum probably thinks of her son as a murderer but what makes Sol-hi's mum such a bitch?! She's even paying this woman's living expenses🙄

It's sort of tragic by default but they end it on a happy note. Or hopeful maybe a better word.

Seo Ji-hun's character is growing on me and I've never seen him before, the screen time is miniscule and the endgame is predetermined but you can still check it out. If nothing else it's a good drama.

100% on point about the Pink track, I mean how on earth was that relatable to this show escapes me-_- Shuji is a bit of a passive character but yeah I get your point, I just couldn't understand why he'd leave a girl in his bed without trying to understand what happened, was school that important?-_-
Btw, do you know the third music track used in the show?

I was excited because Tori Matsuzaka was starring in it, a versatile actor who have made a point in choosing diverse and compelling scripts. The first couple of episodes I was hoping that there will be some character growth, that the story has a destination in mind but it simply got lost among its thick humour and constant gag reels. The dialogues are weak and except for the decidedly comedic deliveries, none hit me with any significance. Taishi's speeches were tailor made for second hand embarrassment which they could've easily dialed down a little. It felt like it's not just Taishi at a loss for words but also the screen writers.
I had this false expectation that maybe this show is a grounded reflection on marriage, even if not completely sober or mature. I was absolutely wrong. The story just goes on being relentlessly redundant and pointless and finally turns annoying. The ninth episode was completely unnecessary. Except for Matsuzaka's gigantic effort in being a complete airhead with a whiff of sensitivity, there is practically nothing of value in this show. I like Naka Riisa too but her presence is just too loud and the plot doesn't help in establishing the chemistry she could've had (or needed to have) with Matsuzaka at all. The show just never finds a common ground between being a satire, a emotional drama and a plain comedy. It looks down on modern values while simultaneously pushing for them which just doesn't work. Nine hours of my life were just lost.
I wouldn't have minded much if I watched it with my usual sceptical hesitancy but for some reasons I was too hopeful of the show...the trailer looked interesting and the cast seemed promising...but god was I in for a massive disappointment! It's hard to watch someone as talented as Matsuzaka being wasted in a series like this-_-

PS: except for a slightly husky voice, I just couldn't see what it is that people find so charming in Nishikido.

Emi Takei was phenomenal in the role of Hikari. After her initial psychotic behavior it would seem impossible to root for such a character but she acted with such nuance, balance and heart it was nothing short of amazing. The emotions of being deeply troubled, traumatized, being hopelessly yet intensely in love, the immaturity with a hint of wise beyond her age aspects of Hikari were expressed brilliantly. Compared to the character of Natsumi, Hikari felt layered, complex and emotionally vulnerable in the most compelling way. I was shocked to realize that she had much more chemistry with Shuji and would have made a better couple which would also deliver an unique and fitting ending to the show (after all this show covered all sorts of social taboos).
PS: the student teacher interactions presented in the show were weird and I can bet far from being real, but a forced suspension of disbelief would do the charm-_-

Does she fall for Wataru?-_-

Thanks. I really liked the metal one...Tyrannosaurus rex on my tatami mat seemed like an intriguing lyric...

I can't find a list of all the tracks used in the movie...what are the songs Sakaba and Yukina were listening to in their earphones? And the ending track?

Okay, it seems like I'm a stark minority in that I liked this season better than the first. I thought it won't have a central story (just some misleading review), but it actually surprised me. I had tons of issue with the first season. Some of which persists in this one too but this season has few unlikable charachters and it's more intense. Since Shimazaki likes to heal people psychologically (along with guarding their body🙄) intense settings help, where him getting into random physical brawls isn't as implausible as it was in the first season (I guess as viewers we have to make our peace with this narrative cringe-_-). I absolutely adored Kasamatsu sensei and Shun (again, and actually he got better. He gets so few scenes and shines in all of them). Ichikawa Mikako was amazing as the independent and staright forward surgeon, I think I liked her almost as much as I hated the health minister. She brought a fresh air (which was really much needed) to the show. Suganuma surprised me towards the end and Sawaguchi deserves more screen time. Didn't like Takanashi, I mean this juvenile shit escapes me🙄. They can have their bromance and difference in attitude in a more realistic, nuanced way. He redeems himself at times but most of the times his dynamic with Shimazaki throws me off. The main antagonist (and predictably the last client-_-) president Ryu was a badly written character. I still don't understand why he needed to have a dead fiancée, the story would've worked finely without this. And why on earth do they let Taro go? That guy's an established loose cannon. And because they really need to mess it up in the end-_-, for some reason, despite being shot in the leg, Shimazaki didn't call an ambulance until collapsing on the ground (what, he didn't feel being shot?-_-) But, still I liked this season better. There were reasonable fights, personal moments, less crappy dialogues (not by a great margin-_-, but still better than the first season) and a nice rounded ending. First season ended on a suggestion that SP Ochiai and Tachihara sensei might come back. I'm happy Tachihara isn't in the picture anymore (at least, romantically) but I'd love Eguchi san back in the story. People seem to have a theory of the delivery boy being someone of interest, but I didn't get any such hint. He was a nice character though, could be fun if he becomes like a part timer in Shimazaki Security. I hope they make another season and end things properly. I still can't get around the fact that everything comes second to the job for Shimazaki. It's not a sophisticated portrayal but it still has a potential to be explored deeply. Another hope in vain-_- but be that as it may, another season should be there to wrap everything up nicely.
PS: Btw, how cringe is the opening and ending quote?-_-

I don't understand why Kimura Takuya can't manage a show with at least a mediocre script. The ratings and plot seemed promising but god! the amount of cringe! And I even approved of Mirai e no 10 count which had its own barrel of cringe. The only likable character is Eguchi's Ochiai, who only saves the scenes by his acting because the dialogues and character background are total crap. Everything is outlandish, most outrageous is how Shimazaki is so absolutely good-_- I mean does every law enforcement, or security personnel go to their job thinking I'd die today? Of course, it's a possibility but the objective is to help people without hurting their own selves. They don't tell their kids, "hey, I can die any day"-_- Episode 2 preview showed Shimazaki carrying the client's wife and I'm like "ok, lets see what happens...". Apparently, she left her regular shoes to wear hills on the prompt of the BG who knows they need to run right now-_- In fact, Ochiai's taunt that he's not only a Bondesque civilian bodyguard but also a marriage counselor, lands hard. In the next episode he jumped off a bridge, I mean, what the heck-_- And I never hated any character in my life as much as the health minister Tachihara. She literally has nothing to do but nose into Shimazaki's business. How are the rest of the politicians managing with the state police service? The way she spouts lies, one after another, I don't know why she gets even an ounce of respect from the people around her. The gestures at a possible romance were the most annoying. I just have no idea why would anybody like her. In fact, seeing her face again in the episode 6 preview is what led me here...-_- Kimura really needs to up his game, he alone can't save a drama and in this one, his character is the most unreal.

PS: After taking a little break I came back to finish it by hate-watching-_- I had to know why people liked it and it was in no way clear even after watching 5 episodes. Epi 7 wasn't bad, Yamaguchi Tomoko was a fresh air I appreciated, I could feel they had years of memories together (though the watch scene kept coming up-_- I mean, once was enough). Her performance saved the episode. I don't know how you just keep meeting the same person on every mission but Tachihara was there too-_- I like strong, forward characters but she's so absolutely annoying-_- Eguchi Youske's was the finest character, but did anyone figure out why he despises civilian bodyguards? I mean, that was no normal 'disliking'. Well, he predictably switched sides (I'm still not sure why it had to be there in front of the prime minister-_-). Next best character is Shimazaki's son, Shun. At first, I didn't like his attitude but he is sarcastic in such a delicate manner that you know he cares. Only with him, Shimazaki's dialogues don't seem like a mass of absolutely humiliating cliché. The end was rather fine. I hope Tachihara never returns, the only times she seemed relevant were when she and Ochiai were exchanging thoughts. It's a shame Ochiai isn't in the next installment though, I mean, he and Shimazaki had this nice contrast. But this season I might like better as apparently, it doesn't have much of a central story (I'd rather there's none as opposed to some half-baked cringe materials-_-). Didn't really like Takanashi, I don't get his awkwardness. It doesn't suit an adult playing a professional and his version of it is a little off. 1 episode in season 2 and he's already getting on my nerves. Why does there always have to be someone so irritating? I'd gladly watch these mindless stuffs, but this is how they ruin it all-_-

Thanks. I think I thought the sketch was of Oshino. I couldn't figure out if she liked Megumi why steal Sakane's stuffs? I kind of liked this season better so this was bothering me.

Did you get why Domoto was stealing things used by Sakane? Totally escaped me!-_- I commented above but feels like months might pass by without a reply, so...if you notice...