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Through the usual smart-boy-tutors-dumb-girl trope, our male lead starts to open up to having friends. It’s quite sad to see how lonely his life is, actually — not unlike how the world is going through covid-19 isolation — so it feels especially relatable! Everyone needs friends and social interaction /end PSA.At this point I would have liked to see more of them in present day (with the tension of them post breakup) so I hope that’s to come soon. That was what hooked me in the first place, and while I don’t mind seeing them in school days, I want more of the time jumping.
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At first the time jumps are a little jarring, but once you know what to expect it’s a welcome change to the usual type of storytelling. Again, a nice directorial decision that makes the story just a fraction more interesting.We get a deeper glimpse into our leads school days, and while cliche, it’s sweet nonetheless. We also learn more about the side/supporting characters. I’m enjoying the brother sister dynamic. It’s nice to see them support eachother but still be playful and at timesheets selfish. I wish my own siblings were more like this!
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I think I'm going to love this show.The show has already kicked off in a way I haven't seen before in similar dramas. I'm a fan of the female lead, Janice Wu, having seen her in Skate Into Love so of course I love her character already. The directing is also quite interesting, with direct-to-camera monologues and a nice halo effect for the cinematography.Not to mention the story itself has started off a bit differently. It's not your typical Boy meets Girl scenario, as our leads have a history. Boy has already met Girl and they didn't end it well, so already I'm intrigued. What happened? Why did they break up? I'm reminded of one of my favourite books - Persuasion, by Jane Austen - and I'm excited to see how it all unfolds...
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