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AthenaTheStorierX
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A superb fluff story that has a different dynamic than most romances.
Honestly, it saddens me to see this series get so much hate. Please, please don't watch if you aren't into fluff - because this series is VERY fluffy. There is so much to like about this show.
Pros:
- Our main protagonist may be innocent and naive, but not in an overly done, obnoxious way in my opinion. She doesn't say things she doesn't mean to say out loud or that would cause trouble, and she isn't slow to catch on to things happening around her. She doesn't create a fuss. And she does seem to grow in confidence thanks to Riichi's reasurances. And despite her reoccurring insecurities, she was never indecisive. And I LOVE that.
- While in real-life some people may not be able to handle how our leads' relationship works, you have to consider that this is what works for them, in this moment. Riichi understands Hanai very very well - because he's been in those shoes before. And even though Hanai has been working on manga for years, her career is just starting to boom - so of course she is going to be extremely busy right now, and riding the wave of her dreams coming true. And besides, they both seem legitimately entranced and inspired by each other working hard at their dreams - and that's something that I hope we all want (even if the show might take it too far at times).
- I love how her real life inspired her art, and in turn her changing art propelled her towards her dreams - while at the same time allowing for her to really connect with her real-life. Even her assistants commented about how eventually she wouldn't binge eat sweets and then go to bed after her deadline, instead she'd rush out to see Riichi. I don't think she was in the relationship just to inspire her work, indeed - she didn't seem aware of all the ways that her work has changed. Nor do I think the scenes where inspiration strikes were unrealistic or to callously placed (this coming from a writer myself).
- The (instantly predictable) plot conflict was handled in a very mature, decisive, and quick fashion from all parties. And the aftermath never lingered. As should ALWAYS be the case with a fluff story.
- The story was told in a really effective dual-perspective view. We got both sides of the story for all of the major scenes. And since the series was short, this didn't wind up feeling repetitive. Plus, it allowed us to really just enjoy the story/fluffiness, without wondering what the other side is thinking.
Cons:
- Riichi, baby, you need better/more compliments. You cycled through 3 (cute, cool, and beautiful) the entire series. It did start to feel tiring, and based on dialogue alone, shallow. Hanai isn't much better with her compliments either. So the dialogue could've use a bit of work to bring more depth.
- I would've liked to have seen another time jump where we see Hanai having an even better grasp of work-life balance. But as it stands, I think we got a really solid hint that that's the direction we're going in at the end.
Pros:
- Our main protagonist may be innocent and naive, but not in an overly done, obnoxious way in my opinion. She doesn't say things she doesn't mean to say out loud or that would cause trouble, and she isn't slow to catch on to things happening around her. She doesn't create a fuss. And she does seem to grow in confidence thanks to Riichi's reasurances. And despite her reoccurring insecurities, she was never indecisive. And I LOVE that.
- While in real-life some people may not be able to handle how our leads' relationship works, you have to consider that this is what works for them, in this moment. Riichi understands Hanai very very well - because he's been in those shoes before. And even though Hanai has been working on manga for years, her career is just starting to boom - so of course she is going to be extremely busy right now, and riding the wave of her dreams coming true. And besides, they both seem legitimately entranced and inspired by each other working hard at their dreams - and that's something that I hope we all want (even if the show might take it too far at times).
- I love how her real life inspired her art, and in turn her changing art propelled her towards her dreams - while at the same time allowing for her to really connect with her real-life. Even her assistants commented about how eventually she wouldn't binge eat sweets and then go to bed after her deadline, instead she'd rush out to see Riichi. I don't think she was in the relationship just to inspire her work, indeed - she didn't seem aware of all the ways that her work has changed. Nor do I think the scenes where inspiration strikes were unrealistic or to callously placed (this coming from a writer myself).
- The (instantly predictable) plot conflict was handled in a very mature, decisive, and quick fashion from all parties. And the aftermath never lingered. As should ALWAYS be the case with a fluff story.
- The story was told in a really effective dual-perspective view. We got both sides of the story for all of the major scenes. And since the series was short, this didn't wind up feeling repetitive. Plus, it allowed us to really just enjoy the story/fluffiness, without wondering what the other side is thinking.
Cons:
- Riichi, baby, you need better/more compliments. You cycled through 3 (cute, cool, and beautiful) the entire series. It did start to feel tiring, and based on dialogue alone, shallow. Hanai isn't much better with her compliments either. So the dialogue could've use a bit of work to bring more depth.
- I would've liked to have seen another time jump where we see Hanai having an even better grasp of work-life balance. But as it stands, I think we got a really solid hint that that's the direction we're going in at the end.
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