First and foremost, I just love and greatly appreciate how Japanese production always treat fans with Specials; be it a spin-off, chapter or a movie. I always feel spoiled and special because they never failed to give us one more chance to enjoy the story and its memories by feeding us extra moments that we can enjoy and cherish to satisfy our satisfactions.

I guess, I'm just grateful and appreciative that they gave us the "3 years ago" timeline right after their separation. Simply because we got to see their coping mechanism and the way they all try to move on with their lives without forgetting their separated friend or loved one. Instead, they all gather every year to celebrate while hoping for her return once every super moon. Which I find really heartwarming and flattering; because that just shows how important and precious she is as a person.

I also love the 'Farewell Message Video' the FL prepared before her departure as a form of Goodbye and Gratitude towards the people who cherished her and whom she loves the most. That scene really left me so touched and emotional. Specially when the ML asked for 'alone time' to watch his part of the FLs video tribute for him. I'm on the verge of tears while watching that and it reminds me a lot of memorable and romantic scenes of our Main leads.— Although I feel like that scene took almost 25mins+ of the entire episode, I still find it worth it.

Maybe the only thing I got regrets about is how short their supposed reunion is. That's more or less 3 minutes!! and all this time, I expected it to atleast consume half of the episode or so. I feel really sad about it but it's alright. I'm just glad that they got to reunite and meet each other again.

P.S. Really love the reunion scene. Specially when Kintaro carried Mio in his arms. That must've felt like finally coming home, huh? I felt that "Okaeri! and Tadaima!" moments! So precious!

Story - 10, As mentioned above this special chapter mainly consists of the 3 years timeline before the reunion and the actual reunion only span around 3-4mins but I guarantee everyone that it's all worth it.

Acting/Cast - 10, I love all the main casts. Really!! Also love that I'm familiar with Otani Ryohei, Watanabe Keisuke and Ishihara Satomi cause I never got to worry about their performances anymore. P.S. I love every Ayano Go scenes in this episode. Specially his smiling face and crying eye smile. Also when he's wearing his diving outfit! ♡

Music - 10, Same Ending Music used. Which is something that grew on me already. The sound and melodies just never disappoints. Specially the windchimes sounds. Very soothing.

Rewatch Value - 10, Definitely! I feel like I learned to love the story more because of how this special episode made me look back and reminisce all the good and precious memories from this drama.

Overall - 10, I never expect to give this a whooping perfect score. Although it didn't give us an actual 'extra episode' after her return. I'm just simply satisfied and grateful that they prepared something for our starving hearts. That alone already made this drama a 10 for me.

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