You guys, I ended up dropping Sukiyanen Kedo Do Yaro ka at episode 6. The actors all display similar facial expressions, a combination of pain and an attempt to forcefully convey emotions that the actors struggle to execute convincingly. I'm absolutely serious when I say everyone in the production appears as though they are in desperate need of a restroom break. It's astonishing to think that the director approved this, saying, "This is perfect! It captures the exact expression I'm looking for.
The humor is sporadically inserted into scenes where it doesn't fit the overall tone, and it's so exaggerated that it genuinely makes me feel uneasy while watching. There was this one part where Sakae runs out the door after seeing his ex, and it honestly looked like he accidentally hit the wall as he was running. Hisashi is completely lacking in personality, and it's hard to believe, but Taishin from Takara no Vidro speaks faster than him.
Most of the conversations between the two main leads take place in the restaurant as they engage with other individuals. I find it difficult to believe that they were able to establish a strong connection so quickly. Their limited dialogue doesn't support the rapid development of their relationship. I was surprised when they started expressing "love," considering the lack of meaningful conversation between them.
Hisashi's co-worker is extremely nosy. She, along with Mizuki, has a tendency to insert themselves into everyone's business and mooch off of everybody. The only person who seems to be relatively normal in this whole drama is Sakae's close friend, Kaname. He appears to be the only one with a functional brain cell, and I feel sorry for him for having to put up with everyone's immaturity. It's like he's the unpaid counselor.
Honestly, I couldn't recommend this series to anyone; watching paint dry would be more entertaining.