Touching

I guess what impressed me the most with this movie was the female lead's acting. I liked how she acted on her scenes and character. She really aced this one. Both performances of the leads were great, but the female lead left a deep impression on me.

Anyway, plotwise, I researched the original story (the real-life one), and I realized they changed it a little. I still like it, though. The storyline is not lacking. It successfully captures what they want to show, from how they met to how they eventually married after what happened.

Also! I am moved by the guy's loyalty, as he stayed and waited until the end. The girl, on the other hand, was understanding, I think? She handled her situation calmly, especially when she was introduced to her supposed-to-be fiancée without remembering who he was. I also loved her effort in trying to remember him.

Overall, it was a great touching movie.

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Umm...

Actually, I initially couldn't bear to continue this movie. At first, the female lead's character was so bad as that is one of the people I disdain the most. The peer pressure, gaslighting, etc., she did make me uncomfortable. So, I dropped it. Then, for some reason, I picked it up again.

I thought that the "Professor" would date her after she turned 18, a legal age. However, I was proved wrong lol. But then, I tried to understand him. He probably thought he didn't have much longer to live, so he pushed it. Otherwise, he couldn't contain his feelings, but as an adult who is 18 years older, he should have been rational. But then again, regardless of his reasons, I wished that he hadn't given the girl any hope, or maybe he could, but he should have firmly rejected her, considering his situation, their age gap, and her still being a minor. She might have experienced awful things at a young age which caused her to mature way too early, but that's the more reason.

I don't know what occurred that made him suddenly kiss her and take one closer step into the relationship as she even got into his house. Still, I was disappointed.

Though I'm glad that the female lead had character development, for some reason, it felt too sudden. I can understand why she cut off her previous relations, but not in a way that she suddenly became soft-hearted. For me, there should have been an additional drive that changed her step-by-step. Anyway, as for the acting, I don't know, I think it lacks a little.

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Everything is lacking

I understand the synopsis. It should be angsty, sad, and heartbreaking, but I didn't feel that at all. I almost couldn't continue watching the movie because of disappointment, as it didn't reach my expectations.

First of all, the acting of both leads needs improvement here, especially the FL. I couldn't feel their frustration, hope, want, sadness, and how desperate they were. The narration and their lines mention their emotions and reactions, but I couldn't see it in their faces.

On the other hand, the storyline feels so rushed. They say they were happy together, they had fun, etc. etc. But the movie barely showed their affection. So, I couldn't sympathize with them because it was lacking.

Also! the plot and characters (the way they were written) are faulty like there were many plot holes, which should be there but seem to be forgotten after. Anyway, everything feels missing.

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The male lead frustrate me

Great! It's not really applicable in reality because who would pick up a random guy along the road and trust that person to live in your house for months? Lol, not me. Still, as a fictional movie, I liked it. It's comforting to watch. One thing that bothers me is that the male lead left and only wrote "Thank you", then came back like nothing happened. Although he said that it is for him to become a better version of himself or whatever, I am surprised that he really trusted the female lead not to find another romantic partner. He should have mentioned in his letter to wait for him because who knows what will happen in a few months when he's not there? Also! What's wrong with sharing his last name or what he does in life? It's not that big of a deal, just say he ran away to find his own path, that's all. Do not suddenly leave like that without any explanation.

I have so many complaints about him, but anyway, I still liked it overall.

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Cliffhanger

Cliffhanger!!!

Putting aside my problems with this drama, I was surprised that I actually liked it. I wasn't expecting anything at first. The synopsis doesn't even look interesting to me, as I just randomly started the drama on a whim. I don't even know why I watched this, even though I initially did not like the plot introduction.

But the first few episodes were great! The bickering between the two leads was cute. I guess my problem was they took so long to confess their feelings. All the time, I was like, "Come on, say it!" And they never did. But still, I guess the issue was that they were friends. And they are circumstances that friends don't want to ruin what they have now. Also! probably because they don't know if the other feels the same, which is obviously nonsense, because girl, I'm gonna say, friends don't look at their friends that way. They even held hands and how they look at one another like it was so obvious! All that is missing is a "boyfriend-girlfriend" label, and they're good.

Another thing is that it felt short as I wanted to see more of their life after getting together.

For the cast, this might be my first drama of hers, but Suzu's acting here is great. I liked it. Btw, she's so pretty.

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Average

Honestly, this one was average at best. It's like a typical romance that I often see in some novels or dramas. The storyline is nothing special to me. I just like the youthful feeling it gives and I guess the cast? They're cute.

The storyline, on the other hand, contains no complicated plot. There may be a second male lead, but after getting rejected, he was like "Okay. Bye bye, Good luck." Also! I know the male lead is characterized as straightforward, but he really should learn how to say it nicely. Though he apologized for it, what he said hurt (really). Anyway, overall, it's a good movie I think (though it does not belong to one of my favorites), especially when you are in the mood for a not-so-complex plot, like you just want to see something romantic for a moment. Also! One good thing about it is that it's pretty much a story that flows naturally, so it does not feel rushed that much.

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I love and hate this drama

Excuse my limited vocabulary

I liked the first 5 episodes. UNTIL the "President" came over to somehow live with them temporarily. I know it is because of work and all, and I was trying to understand that, but the female lead should still put some distance the moment it became an issue. More so! when she realized that her boyfriend was getting jealous.

I also hated the part where the "President" did not put more effort into creating a distance, knowing the girl already had a boyfriend. On the other hand, the girl went to the "President" for consolation, like girl you already have a boyfriend, why not talk about your issue with him and not run away? Probably because she wants to talk to someone related who also works in the same industry. That, or I don't know.

The last 5 episodes generally circulate within the "President" coming into their lives, disturbing their first phase as lovers, getting jealous of each other crush/ex, and going down different paths. The worst thing about it is that I can't feel the boyfriend-girlfriend relationship between them apart from when they are deciding what to do next or their short moments.

Meanwhile, I hate the male lead for not trying to communicate with her (I mean, he sometimes did, but only sometimes!). The female lead is "almost" always the one taking the first step. I also hated him for that part when the girl was also getting jealous over his ex, and he was like, "I have no time for this," like, wtf. I expected more from a couple that has "good communication." However, it is already a miracle that nothing big issue happens frequently since they are polar opposites.

But really, at some point, I just want both of them to break up. That's just me. I might be the only one uncomfortable with the setup because of my different views on relationships.

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