Here's another Japanese BL that totally flew under my radar but completely won me over. I have to admit, Japanese BLs have this emotional subtlety when it comes to storytelling. It's like they can see right through the characters' souls, and I absolutely love that.
It's about a friendship that starts with a shared passion for photography and slowly turns into something more. Minato is described as quiet and a bit scary, but Wataru is able to look past that exterior and see the sensitive soul Minato reveals through his photos. What I love most about this show is that the love was always there from the very beginning, even before they had the courage to admit it. It's all in the lingering glances, the little everyday acts of kindness, the sadness of the empty apartment when they graduate, and the pure emotion of their reunion. I also really love Minato's relationship with his grandparents.
Yoshizawa Kaname and Amemiya Kakeru brought exactly the kind of nuance their characters needed, and their performances are definitely the highlight of the show
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