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The ending of episode lost a point

This episode could have scored a higher rating from me until the very end. The massive smithworks would be near impossible to hide within the city. The idea that they had it on the ship, way out far from anyone to see solves that problem .... but it's ridiculous. They didn't even know they were going to do this melt-down process until AFTER the silver had been stolen and so no way such a huge smith works could have already been built inside that ship. And building that type of smith works of that size on a ship is a pretty major project in itself. You have to engineer it carefully to not burn down the ship. It is a massively heavy structure so the ship has to be huge, buoyant and stable. And you also have to have a ton of fuel to burn in it. It's just not believable.

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An intimate first step into love and hesitation

The first episode introduces the series with a delicate and engaging tone, clearly focused on building atmosphere before any major narrative turning point. The story leans into sensations: glances that linger a little too long, silences heavy with meaning, and a soft yet constant emotional tension that settles in from the very first minutes. The dynamic between Minato and Wataru emerges naturally, supported by a tender and convincing chemistry that quickly draws the viewer in. Visually, the episode stands out for its clean, cinematic aesthetic, with careful cinematography that enhances the intimate and comforting mood. The unhurried pacing works in favor of the story, allowing the bond between the characters to be established with sensitivity and attention to detail. As an opening chapter, it precisely fulfills its role of introducing the series’ world and laying the emotional groundwork of the narrative, sparking curiosity and leaving a lingering promise of a deep and captivating emotional journey.

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the bloopers at the end were cute.... but…

the bloopers at the end were cute.... but wont say i was blown away watching this. it started off fun & funny, then it kinda turned meeh, what with all the "drama". also the reason J got sudden powers was cause of his birthday wishes?!? guess we all should take the whole 'blowing out the candles & making a wish' deal serious... ****************************************************this whole ep was fluff & cute, but as i pointed out in the previous ep it could've ended there. didn't need to see more lovey dovey moments from either couple & for sure didn't need to see Mai weeping into his pillow that he's hasn't got a partner. that wasn't funny or cute.. this running joke has gotten old.

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Competition Time — do or die, memories, and family bombshells

Episode 12 is pure “do or die” energy. Competition time is here, and the Rival Lead (RL) is convinced he’s blocked the ML from participating by doing an exclusive interview and dropping “suggestions” that he believes match the ML’s plans. It throws the team completely — but the FL refuses to let the ML give up.One of the sweetest moments comes when she explains why she loves living in the lane, even in an old apartment with a million issues: it’s the memories. That emotional grounding is exactly what the ML needs, and it reminds us what their work (and their lives) are really about.The ML and his team manage to turn the tide, and what I loved most is that their company shows up as a unit. Even though the ML had given them time off, everyone turns up anyway — because it’s about the people. Their entrance timing is perfect, the momentum shifts, and the ML wins the competition. The RL really thought he’d won through sneakiness, but watching it backfire is incredibly satisfying.Of course, the victory doesn’t mean peace. The RL is practically green with envy, and it’s obvious there’s a deeper connection between them. The episode drops a major bombshell: the ML’s mother is with the RL’s father. And then we get another unsettling lead — the RL’s company may be connected to the ML’s father’s death. Suddenly this rivalry isn’t just professional… it’s personal.It also feels like the RL’s interest isn’t random anymore. Seeing the mystery game leaflets the best friend slips in with the coffee seems to have tipped him off, and once he connected that thread back to the ML, the snooping started to feel purposeful.And we can’t ignore the FL’s best friend’s husband either. Something still feels off. He invites her to a reunion and acts all lovey-dovey, but the moment they mention the “junior sister” he reconnected with at the conference, he looks uncomfortable. That reaction didn’t feel like nothing.This episode made it clear the competition wasn’t the real battlefield — the real fight is going to be about history, family ties, and who’s willing to play dirty to win.

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