I usually really can’t stand cross-cultural adaptations, just like others have said, so I didn’t watch this one at first. But then I got bored and watched the first two episodes, and it’s really cute
I remembered that the lead actor is Fukuda, who was in another series I loved, so I’m already very fond of him. Even though he’s a little too sugary-sweet, he’s still cute. The series itself is admittedly a bit silly, and it’s funny precisely because it’s so silly. Even the villain—the one with the blond hair—is somehow likable.
My only criticism is the way the series downplays the seriousness of criminal behavior. Spiking someone’s drink is absolutely evil, and I don’t think that would have been acceptable if this were an actual Japanese series. But since it’s based on a Thai script, apparently anything goes... In a slightly better series, he would have been reported to the police and sent to prison But he’s portrayed as such a cute, cartoonish character.
Aside from that, I’m still looking forward to the next episode
Wow, episode 5 was really powerful. Natsuki's confession of feelings for Sota was stunning. At the same time,…
I thought about all the times Sota showed Natsuki affection- for example, how he always notices the little details: Natsuki’s love of clouds and the effort he put into planning their fun day on the bridge. There was the moment when he opened up about his feelings and told him that he can only be himself when he is with him, as well as the bathroom scene in which he looks fondly at the dog shampoo.
There was also the moment when Natsuki fell off the chair and Sota caught him, then looked at him and said, “I told you this would happen,” and the scene with the sticker on his cheek, which also shows a certain affection.
With all these signs, it hurt a little when he said, “I’m sorry,” in response to the confession of love. Maybe that leaves the door open for an ambiguous ending in which nothing ends up happening between them.
She didn’t even want to visit her boyfriend when he was sick. and she also said she knows what it’s like to experience unrequited love, then maybe she’s actually in love with someone else, or maybe she already knows he’s not really into her.
They’re definitely making things easier for us to soften the whole love-triangle crisis, making such a difficult situation easier to swallow. And it’s completely obvious why, because if she really loved him, it would have ended badly and with a broken heart. But it was clear that this was where the story was heading.
I really loved Natsuki’s confession, and I loved both of their performances so much. I love this series so much.
Anyone complaining that there is no character growth should go back and watch the first two or three episodes…
One thing’s for sure: Chinese dramas sometimes have scenes like this that are so well done, especially when everyone is fully clothed and nothing is actually shown.
I laughed so much at the final scene, it was hilarious. I skipped most of the episode because I don’t really like the dialogue involving Fan Fan’s family or all the melodrama. I also didn’t quite understand whether Fan Fan planned everything or whether it all happened by chance, so I’d really appreciate an explanation from someone who watched all the scenes. I also don’t understand why there isn’t another episode — there are usually two episodes a week.
Fortunately, Japan still doesn’t really adapt its dramas for international audiences or consistently provide English translations, and I think that’s the real issue here rather than an unwillingness to announce things in advance. What I do now is simply search for the information through ChatGPT in Japanese.
I understand that this can be frustrating for people who are used to Korean dramas, for example, but personally, I actually see it as one of the positive things about Japanese dramas. I’d prefer it to stay this way forever, even though it’s definitely starting to change.
As for this website, I think it’s excellent. It’s just that when it comes to information, it isn’t always completely accurate. I wasn’t trying to accuse them of anything because I really do think it’s a great site, and I’ve enjoyed using it for many years. I just assume there’s someone entering the information, probably quite quickly, and I’m not sure how much time they can realistically spend researching details when the original information is in Japanese:)
Let’s hope, for us Japanese drama fans, that they always stay as insular and as Japanese as possible.
I really hope it stays this way, though. I know that’s terribly selfish, but I honestly don’t want things to change.
Episode 7 is really good.. I liked that it moved to an office setting. what’s interesting about Tee Boonyakait is that he never just stands there staring with no expression. He has the ability to convey something even when he’s simply looking at someone. A lot of the time with Thai actors, they just stare into space (like the lead actor) completely freeze in the moment, and it’s frustrating. But he doesn’t do that. I hope his next pairing in another series will be a better match and that he won’t get stuck with this actor, the way they like to keep pairing the same couples together in different series.
I’m such a fan of his. I’ve watched a lot of his shows. Usually I don’t like seeing the same actors in different romance series because something about a character tends to stick to them, and then it’s hard to separate them from it. But he’s one of those actors who really creates completely different characters every time and somehow keeps pulling it off brilliantly. He’s incredibly talented, and it’s always so enjoyable to watch him in all his different roles.
Am I one of the only people watching this show? It’s weird that there are barely any comments about it.
Episode 7 was surprising. I thought it was going to go into much darker territory, and it didn’t, at least not yet. There’s actually something kind of nice about that.
I’m wondering whether people find it realistic or not. I immediately thought he was going to snap and not really be fully aware of what he was doing. I find it hard to believe that someone with a violent side can really change or stop themselves once they lose their temper. But it’s not like he was actually violent. It seemed like he had thoughts of anger and violence, but it could have been anger directed at himself.
I don’t know. Either way, Sawamura is genuinely excellent. It cracks me up that he always stands like an old man, and even his voice sounds kind of old. But I really do like him. He plays so many completely different characters. He’s always surprising, always pushing his own limits. He’s a real actor.
English Title: After Switching Seats, It Seems The Guy Behind Me Has A Crush On MeI wasn’t a huge fan of Eito…
I agree with you. he isn’t that handsome either and looks too old for the character. I don’t think he’s a good fit, and he’s not in Gennosuke’s league. But for now, I still think I’ll be able to enjoy the episodes. I mean, I tried not to focus on it in the first episode. It was a little difficult, but I still enjoyed watching it.
I wrote that the series is cute-read the last sentence. I also wrote that I like the lead actor, Gennosuke. He’s very handsome and his acting isn’t bad.
I like both lead actors, and they have really good chemistry. It’s such a shame they didn’t continue together in a full-length TV series. It’s disappointing because I thought it might actually happen, but in the end they were paired with other actors. I’m curious to know how many episodes the series has, because only 3 (combine) have been uploaded so far, and that’s clearly not the end.
Gennosuke is handsome but has no affection in his eyes while looking at Konishi. He just stares blankly. Both…
Izumi Keitatsu , They have a web series called "Dangerously Sweet "(2026).I’m not sure about Gennosuke's acting. I think they just don’t have chemistry, because he seems to act well in the web series.
I remembered that the lead actor is Fukuda, who was in another series I loved, so I’m already very fond of him. Even though he’s a little too sugary-sweet, he’s still cute. The series itself is admittedly a bit silly, and it’s funny precisely because it’s so silly. Even the villain—the one with the blond hair—is somehow likable.
My only criticism is the way the series downplays the seriousness of criminal behavior. Spiking someone’s drink is absolutely evil, and I don’t think that would have been acceptable if this were an actual Japanese series. But since it’s based on a Thai script, apparently anything goes... In a slightly better series, he would have been reported to the police and sent to prison But he’s portrayed as such a cute, cartoonish character.
Aside from that, I’m still looking forward to the next episode
There was also the moment when Natsuki fell off the chair and Sota caught him, then looked at him and said, “I told you this would happen,” and the scene with the sticker on his cheek, which also shows a certain affection.
With all these signs, it hurt a little when he said, “I’m sorry,” in response to the confession of love. Maybe that leaves the door open for an ambiguous ending in which nothing ends up happening between them.
She didn’t even want to visit her boyfriend when he was sick. and she also said she knows what it’s like to experience unrequited love, then maybe she’s actually in love with someone else, or maybe she already knows he’s not really into her.
They’re definitely making things easier for us to soften the whole love-triangle crisis, making such a difficult situation easier to swallow. And it’s completely obvious why, because if she really loved him, it would have ended badly and with a broken heart. But it was clear that this was where the story was heading.
I really loved Natsuki’s confession, and I loved both of their performances so much. I love this series so much.
I understand that this can be frustrating for people who are used to Korean dramas, for example, but personally, I actually see it as one of the positive things about Japanese dramas. I’d prefer it to stay this way forever, even though it’s definitely starting to change.
As for this website, I think it’s excellent. It’s just that when it comes to information, it isn’t always completely accurate. I wasn’t trying to accuse them of anything because I really do think it’s a great site, and I’ve enjoyed using it for many years. I just assume there’s someone entering the information, probably quite quickly, and I’m not sure how much time they can realistically spend researching details when the original information is in Japanese:)
Let’s hope, for us Japanese drama fans, that they always stay as insular and as Japanese as possible.
I really hope it stays this way, though. I know that’s terribly selfish, but I honestly don’t want things to change.
Episode 7 was surprising. I thought it was going to go into much darker territory, and it didn’t, at least not yet. There’s actually something kind of nice about that.
I’m wondering whether people find it realistic or not. I immediately thought he was going to snap and not really be fully aware of what he was doing. I find it hard to believe that someone with a violent side can really change or stop themselves once they lose their temper. But it’s not like he was actually violent. It seemed like he had thoughts of anger and violence, but it could have been anger directed at himself.
I don’t know. Either way, Sawamura is genuinely excellent. It cracks me up that he always stands like an old man, and even his voice sounds kind of old. But I really do like him. He plays so many completely different characters. He’s always surprising, always pushing his own limits. He’s a real actor.