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It took me a day to finish this, and I am not sure about what to say.There were three romantic relationships in this series (even if some of them were one-sided), and all three involved p3dophilia. Minato and Shin's relationship is at least somewhat understandable since they don't actually get together until Shin turns 18 and starts university. I still have mixed feelings about it, but compared to the other two, it's a lot easier to accept.
The other two, though? Absolutely disgusting. They were grown-ass men, they were teachers, and the show somehow expected me to overlook how incredibly unethical that was. I genuinely don't understand why it felt necessary to include multiple relationships like that.
The only reason I made it to the end was Shin. If he wasn't such a sweet, beautiful boy, I probably would've dropped the series halfway through. He completely carried the show for me.
I know this kind of exaggerated childish behavior is pretty common in JBLs, but watching a 27 year old man act like a 7 year old got on my nerves so fast. It wasn't cute or endearing, it was just irritating after a while.
That said, I'm actually more hopeful about Season 2. I really liked the final scene of the first season, and it genuinely made me curious about where the story is going next. More importantly, at least there won't be any minors involved this time, so I'm hoping it'll focus on a much healthier relationship.
The only reason I gave it a 6/10 was because it wasn't completely boring, and thankfully, the teacher barely played a role in the story.
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This is how you do a friends to lovers trope right.
It was one of the best Japanese dramas I've ever watched. Everything about it felt so carefully crafte, from the beautiful cinematography to the perfect cast selection. Every actor fit their role so naturally. There wasn't a single unnecessary moment or negative aura throughout the series, it was simply comforting from beginning to end.I also loved how much attention was paid to every little detail. Nothing felt rushed, and every scene had its own purpose, allowing the relationships and emotions to develop naturally. It became one of my biggest comfort shows, and I know I'll come back to it whenever I need something warm and wholesome to watch.
There were even moments that made me feel a little jealous because of how beautiful and sincere the connections between the characters were. That's how immersive and well-written it was.
Endless thanks to everyone who worked on this wonderful drama. You created something truly special, and I'll definitely carry it with me for a long time. 💞
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It won't make you happy, but it will open your eyes :)
It was a production in which life was handled more realistically. Everything is not as easy and rosy as it seems in other bl's. Every definite had faults and many mistakes were made. And the conclusion we can come to is this: choose the people in your life wisely.! There are spoilers after here. !
Personally, I find the conclusion they come to very absurd. Eiji has a very fragile nature, so he hastily decided without thinking about what he should do, and the result is in front of you. Still, Makio made an attempt to get someone into his life. I believe those two (Eiji and Makio) still love each other. there was something special between them and i find eiji sinful. I don't expect season 2 to come.
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