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They did that so that the censors would not pounce on their backs! 🤣 It's hard to imagine an arrogant, all powerful, domineering CEO would randomly strike up a conversation with some woman he didn't know and smile of his own accord at her. The makers left the ending ambiguous enough to help viewers write their own head cannon if they so wish.
P. S. : I am curious about the two dramas you mentioned. Which are they?

The only reason why I was easily able to make peace with this ending is because I have had enough with all kinds of BEs and OEs. 😂 For those who have watched series like TTEOTM, LBFAD, etc. would know exactly what I am talking about, LOL.

LMAO, that would have been gold. However, Sima Jiao is always on top of the hierarchy. So, it makes a lot of sense that he's a CEO in the modern world, LOL. (I spoiled myself with the minute and a half ending.) I think they did the best they could under the circumstances. Even their exchange heavily implies that both have retained their memories of their epic adventure together. So, believe what you will. At the very least, they didn't have the FL smile at someone in recognition with that someone's face almost hidden or that someone not turning up on-screen at all. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Tbh, I am surprised that they got both of them to interact properly. I am alright with the ending.

Gosh. I was willing to cut him slack, but it seems he is every bit of the host, by extension the prick, that everyone warns you about. 😑

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OMG. Why did Tsubasa threaten Momoko?

TL,DR: They match each other's freak to an uncanny degree. 😬

She is well aware of the manipulative nature of his job. I don't know which episode you are at, but, his actions sometimes betray the fact that he's a genuinely good person. In the first episode, her fiancé couldn't bother about the fact that she had a bandaid across her forehead. But Takamori did notice it. You might probably think, he was doing that to reel her in as a customer. Yes, indeed he might have been and Ogawa has been fully aware from the get-go. However, sometimes, being noticed can make someone feel a teensy bit better about oneself especially when one has to pretend to be the rational, mature adult all the time for the sake of what is expected. Most important of all, her inadvertently having to teach him ignited in her a zest for teaching, a passion for life in general. Such little moments matter when one is teetering on the edge of an abyss.
As far as Takamori is concerned, only Ogawa has ever given a damn without expecting anything in return, genuinely wants to help him and cares for his well-being. She understands him to an inexplicable degree which is quite ironic given their vastly different backgrounds.
It's odd but they are actually quite similar in their broader attitude towards life. Both are extremely lonely individuals who feel at ease in each other's company. Them falling head over heels for one another isn't too much of a stretch.

LMAO!

No worries! 😁 She is amongst the female retinue posted at the General's mansion.

Hehe, thanks! The pilot episode felt too batshit crazy, especially for a CDrama of this genre and I have seen my fair share of absolutely off the wall stuff, LMAO! Once I managed to stop rolling my eyes at the FL's choice of weapon in close combat and general disappointment with the fight choreography amongst other things, I started enjoying the drama so much more. It's strangely addictive due to how eccentric it is. 😁 Moreover, I like RC's performances from when he used to do mini dramas and SY's performance here is decent enough. Also, it was a bit jarring at first to watch the actors who had played some of the sweetest people in TPOB play unhinged, cray-cray characters here. 😅 Furthermore, the SFL is a hoot! I absolutely love the character and how the actress is playing the role. Rain Lu and a few others whose performances I have liked in the past are in the supporting cast. So, I decided that I might as well give the drama a chance.

Shadow Love feels like an acid trip from the get-go, yet, a very watchable one. Don't expect a masterpiece. Its story is sort of engaging and weird in a good way (or may be not). WTF moments abound, with bizarre moments galore even if we consider the story's setting in the realm of magical realism. 😅 The extent to which you can suspend your disbelief is directly proportional to how much you may be able to enjoy it for what it is. Having said that, this drama is indeed a lot of fun provided you manage your expectations.

I totally get why dramas may have such an impact on you. For me, dramas have sometimes become a medium to vicariously do or experience things I never would get to do irl. So, I get where you are coming from. The world of ANG is quite layered. If I remember correctly, one of the taglines is, "No one will bless this forbidden love." I loved the setting from the get-go. It's very reminiscent of the classic JDramas from the '90s and early 2000s. I concur that JDramas are in a league of their own.
Also, XOXO. 💗

Shadow Love feels like an acid trip from the get-go, yet, a very watchable one. Don't expect a masterpiece. Its story is sort of engaging and weird in a good way (or may be not). WTF moments abound, with bizarre moments galore even if we consider the story's setting in the realm of magical realism. 😅 The extent to which you can suspend your disbelief is directly proportional to how much you may be able to enjoy it for what it is.

TMAI! Everyone is apprehensive about how the finale is going to be... Now, most of us are hoping for the two leads to be alive and healthy because of how the story is progressing. 😁 While watching the initial episodes, I kept wondering if you'd like it. However, I also remember that you don't necessarily like romance heavy plots. I think this one ticks most of your boxes. I kept wondering whether to recommend ANG to you or not. So, when I spotted you here, I couldn't resist, LMAO! The first episode pretty much sets the mood for the rest of the drama. So, if you like the pilot, it's highly probable that you may like the rest.
P. S.: I hope the little tidbit about my concerns about finale doesn't ruin the fun if you did choose to watch it.

Yeah, 8 episodes are out, but only 7 are subbed. The first 6 have been released by NF, the next two are fan translated. So, it will be a while unless you can make do with raws as many are doing.

Btw, the wait for new episodes is agonising. 😅 So, you might as well wait. ❤

Oh. 😅 No worries. Btw, you may like Ai No, Gakkou

Hey, hey, hey! How was this one?

Also, a user had posted that a link that has decent enough subs, onetouchtv(dot)info.