VitMai

What I deduce from Nagase from both the series and prequel is that he is in a constant state of denial. The things that he want to achieve in life seem to contradict with his inner self and feelings, consequently hurting the person that has committed himself to this relationships and the ex-wife, who seems to cherish him in her own way. These rash decisions coupled with his indecisive personalities when it comes to love led to the unfortunate divorce that affected both his child and everyone involved. Had he been true to himself and his genuine loved ones, the misfortunate that he has to grapple with would not have occurred. However, a movie like this intentionally depicts such mistakes with so much realism that deeply touched the viewers. Nagase, albeit irrevocable mistakes, tries to reify his life through ultimately deciding to stay true to himself. That realization steers him away from shirking responsibilities and owning up to his selfishness in the court, compensating his endeared daughter to his wife consensually. This mutual decision was what makes the story truly meaningful and how each of the one involved gets their fair share of love, free will and responsibilities.
--> Conclusion: This is a slow-burn and realistic depiction of a gay couple, who is crippled down by societal pressures and prejudices that treat LGBT+ individuals and relationships as jokes and taboos. Despite these hardships, the final call in life is unsatiable romantic desires between people and people regardless of their gender and past mistakes.
--> Note: Sometimes, the acting execution seems to be quite lacking in some areas, especially in terms of the emotions that actors need to convey through the scenes (coming off as awkward occasionally).