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While they never crossed (or got to cross) the limit to be “cheating” I like how the drama explores how wrong it is because it’s secretive and excluding their spouse. It’s thr same as Itsuki’s coworker meeting his ex regularly as a friend but hiding it from his wife. So I like the drama isn’t justifying it but more showing how good people can fall in the wrong just by doing 1 wrong thing? hiding 1 small secret to “not be misunderstood”. There’s also how people change in marriage and major life changes and miss being who they used to be but life responsibilities usually prevents them. That’s where Mitsuru differs because he rejects that sense of responsibility. It seems like it’s the first time he faces the pain he caused others and tries to understand others’ perspectives instead of centering himself. He’s being left behind not the one leaving behind.

Watch Wakamonotachi (All about my siblings) star studded and she’s paired with Tsumabuki Satoshi. She also has a movie with Odagiri Jo playing a toxic character. Fun to watch and different

Same I was never able to dislike Azusa and I sympathize with Mitsuru now (even though I really wanted to see him punched 😆). Sakiko is my favourite and I just want to see her happy and I’m enjoying seeing Itsuki maturing

It is but this drama is exposing it rather than excusing it so it’s interesting

It depends how old you are and yout dynamics with those around you. It’s different for each person but I think many people would love to let go of everything and try a new life but responsibilities prevent them. Mitsuru is childish that’s why he’s capable of it but he thinks he can do it because of his past and upbringing but honestly it’s only because he’s selfish and irresponsible.

I think it’s interesting it seems it’s the first time Mitsuru has the need to face his actions and the pain it caused those around him. He was too busy thinking of himself and his issues that he never got to truly know her, and he’s realizing it now.

I’m kinda indifferent if they go back together or not (mostly rather not) but I’m enjoying the ride

The whole reading her diary and saying nonchalantly felt weird to me.

I think he felt like “he understood her better” just like she felt she got Mitsuru. It’s arrogance. It’s not the other party’s fault that their spouses aren’t being honest/transparent with them.

That’s a great analysis of the situation.

I think the part of her that annoyed me the most is the arrogance of “understanding mitsuru best” as if that is something that puts her above everyone else including his wife. But I don’t find her despicable because it’s human to be like that. It’s still wrong but seems like neither her nor Mitsuru have strong moral compasses compared to their spouses.

Sakiko and Itsuku have strong moral compasses because they were easy to make them feel bad for their relationship when the context was completely different. They got to know each other when their spouses left them in mysterious circumstances. They weren’t cheating and weren’t keeping secrets.

About the diary though, WTF is that guy taking the liberty to read it and give it back whenever he feels like it!

The one good thing about the west though is that you can always start over. There is no permanent “you messed that test/class/year thats it, your future is done.

Also in SK/Japan it’s not about learning it’s mostly about getting into a name university. Once you’re in, you don’t even need to attend.

Unrealistic, over the top, fun except for the last case (too much violence and not enough story). I like the episodes where the abusive parents get a taste of their own abuse. The message the drama gave is clear but the approach was sometimes tacky. I would rather more fleshed out characters or showcasing the outcome than conspiracy and violence.

This was surprisingly more entertaining to watch than expected. It had a perfect balance of professional setting and workplace romance. It’s less episodic ans more continuous story telling.

Honestly didn’t think much of it in the beginning but now I find myself looking forward for each new episode and sooo disappointed when the episode ends 😆

But the beauty here is I find her dignified. Even when she asked about the “other woman” it wasn’t a jealousy question but out of care for those who are hurting for her loss.

I don’t know why he left, but nothing excuses his actions. That being said, I don’t think he was having an affair so I’m curious what the secret is. My theory is it has something to do with their childhood, since they were both orphans

Fun watch especially seeing everyone back in character. That generation from the 90s sure aged well! The story fits the typical GTO story. It was just a Special, so there was no time to flesh out the new characters. This was mostly done 1. as fanservice for old fans, and 2. to see if a potential full season would be successful. Seeing a new season just started, looks like this SP succeeded in its purpose.

While the focus shifted a bit in the last 2-3 episodes, I really appreciate the difficult and ugly part of society this drama exposes, especially when it comes to xenophobia and supremacy. Those topics are rarely addressed in a Japanese setting and there should be more of it.

I love the cast, especially some of them I haven’t watched in years.

Those two brothers were better dead. They Never lived to begin with but what’s worse, all those causing their misery stayed close “out of guilt”. If they cared they would have owned up. I can’t believe they forgave Mogi so fast. He would’ve killed their parents if there weren’t killed before anyway.

The first half was fine but the second half suck the joy out of life. The revenge was stupid and all those involved were dumber with stupider reasons.
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that’s exactly my thought haha

Totally agree. I think it was purposely over exaggerated, especially episode 2 with a whole gang being beat up by 1 guy. It felt like a kversion of Crows Zero haha I took the drama as more of a fantasy.

I find the message well conveyed about the right to learn, the stressful position teachers are in and the lack of accountability of the ministry of education to protect education. This is a worldwide problem.

I just finished episode 10 and it was devastating 😭