This review may contain spoilers
Communication is Key
(Watched on Vigloo)
So I loved (almost) everything about it. I'll try to reduce the spoilers to a minimum. (And put a warning where an actual story spoiler will be dropped)
If you love melodrama, you're in for a ride.
The story focuses on Waka, an employee in design, who has trouble in her couple with Takato. While they're not arguing and even spend time together, they're not sleeping together. He hasn't touched her for a long time which starts to show as an issue from the get-go of the show.
The show begins its plot straight away with Minami, Waka's best friend, asking her to sleep with her husband, Toya.
And from there, the loaded question unravels a serie of events.
If I had to summarize the story, it would be: communication is key.
Indeed, throughout the episodes, we see where things left unsaid can lead to. And, while the focus is on Waka, we do see characters outside Waka's spectrum. Especially, the second couple (Minami/Rei) and we can witness the directions taken by each couple and it's quite interesting to see how human mind work: what can trigger someone to cheat? Is it possible to separate love and body? Can a couple survive one of them cheating? How could we handle the guilt? How far do we go for love?
The story, despite the format, is truly well put together and very much human.
As stated previously, I thoroughly enjoyed it. There's one support character I didn't like because of her attitude, however she's an interesting character nonetheless.
If you have the chance to watch it, just do it, do it, do it, do it (ohnanananana)
[SPOILERS below]
The ending was good but it was not the best possible outcome.
I'm not sure I'm satisfied with it, it's implied that Takato and Waka get back together even though it's not shown. And, because some things were never really said, that could lead (in real life) to some trust issues since Waka cheated once she could definitely arouse suspicions in Taka's mind in the future far more easily. And Waka herself she could succumb to the allure again even though the circumstances are different but she did it once.
I have one big issue with the story, Takato never learns what pushed Waka to the edge.
Waka, despite being threaten by Manami saying she would divorce her husband (Toya) if Waka didn't sleep with him (Btw, which best friend would even say that?!) wasn't very keen on the idea.
But, the day Takato decides to give a try at night with Waka. Waka overhears him saying to a colleague (Oki) that he didn't want to sleep with her and HOPE she would get an affair which was a crazy thing to say even as a joke. And Waka who already had someone who was up for it just jump on the occasion. I fear like a lot of people in that situation:
- her husband not wanting to touch her FOR MORE THAN 3 YEARS (she explains that during those 3 years of marriage they didn't sleep together but the issue started earlier)
- Her best friend offering her her husband who is willing to do it
- Overhearing her husband not wanting to touch her AND hoping she would get an affair
Would probably jump on the chance since it was there. It's not a question of loyalty but a question of how your mind handle hearing your husband saying such a thing. You never tell her about your reticence (always blaming it on workload) and wishing to get an affair, literally pushing her unto the devil's lap.
I DO NOT condone cheating but the reasons why it started make absolute sense.
A part of this was reveal to Waka at some point where, during a scene where Takato wanted to try to sleep with her, (Ep. 39) he did say something along the lines of "Sorry, could you arouse me?" some people feels like it's a weird thing to ask, and definitely, very awkward for Waka WHO HASN'T been touched for YEARS WITHOUT A PROPER EXPLANATION (Never thought I'd been rooting for a cheater but that show made me do it).
However, in case men read this, it's normal to have some... limp time (plenty of factors can be a cause) BUT if there's an issue with it with your wife, YOU SHOULD TALK FIRST WITH HER BEFORE FORCING YOURSELF TO BED. Make her know what's wrong.
Takato explained it to his colleague (Oki), saying that he didn't see is wife a woman just as family (crazy right? I know) so he didn't feel aroused and things could have been simply fixed with a little talk: they could have roleplayed or she could have wear some lingerie or makeup, something so he could see her as the woman she was.
As for the second couple, the boat was already sinking since Minami felt grossed out by touching Toya. It wasn't clearly explained but it seems like she didn't want to touch Toya anymore. No sign of domestic violence quite the contrary. It seemed like Toya was too loving and/or wanted sex too many times.
So rather than finding a middle ground between the two of them, they decided to add one married women, Waka, fine in her couple despite the issue with an enticing offer (Sex with the husband with no love involve). Thing is, when, people interact intimately (not just sex but in physical contact in general) repetitively there's bound to be some growing fondness (but that's part of the story plot 👀)
Honestly, Minami is the worst best friend possible. From her request alone, it was doomed and I'm glad Waka cut ties with her by the end of the story.
I won't spoil the worst move she did because I want you, reader, to experience it when you watch it. You will see it coming for miles away but when it happens it's still frustrating to see for Waka and Takato.
In case your want to know who I hate, it's not even Minami, it's Miyu. Even without the main plot, she wanted to wreck a seemingly fine mariage just because she finds Takato handsome. And when she invites him to caress her to get aroused, and think about it while doing it with his wife, I was grossed out. GROSS GROSS GROSS.
I swear even the devil was shocked by her audacity. But at least, she was a way to highlight Takato's conflict.
This drama filled my drama dose for the day. I had mixed feelings at the start because I'm really not into cheating stories but that one gave me a broad spectrum of emotions and was a honest surprise from this format.
I do recommend to give it a good watch if possible. It's a good one.
Thanks for reading.
https://vigloo.onelink.me/SrIM/15002161-1-en
Not sure if the invite link will be working let me know if it does not anymore and I'll remove it.
So I loved (almost) everything about it. I'll try to reduce the spoilers to a minimum. (And put a warning where an actual story spoiler will be dropped)
If you love melodrama, you're in for a ride.
The story focuses on Waka, an employee in design, who has trouble in her couple with Takato. While they're not arguing and even spend time together, they're not sleeping together. He hasn't touched her for a long time which starts to show as an issue from the get-go of the show.
The show begins its plot straight away with Minami, Waka's best friend, asking her to sleep with her husband, Toya.
And from there, the loaded question unravels a serie of events.
If I had to summarize the story, it would be: communication is key.
Indeed, throughout the episodes, we see where things left unsaid can lead to. And, while the focus is on Waka, we do see characters outside Waka's spectrum. Especially, the second couple (Minami/Rei) and we can witness the directions taken by each couple and it's quite interesting to see how human mind work: what can trigger someone to cheat? Is it possible to separate love and body? Can a couple survive one of them cheating? How could we handle the guilt? How far do we go for love?
The story, despite the format, is truly well put together and very much human.
As stated previously, I thoroughly enjoyed it. There's one support character I didn't like because of her attitude, however she's an interesting character nonetheless.
If you have the chance to watch it, just do it, do it, do it, do it (ohnanananana)
[SPOILERS below]
The ending was good but it was not the best possible outcome.
I'm not sure I'm satisfied with it, it's implied that Takato and Waka get back together even though it's not shown. And, because some things were never really said, that could lead (in real life) to some trust issues since Waka cheated once she could definitely arouse suspicions in Taka's mind in the future far more easily. And Waka herself she could succumb to the allure again even though the circumstances are different but she did it once.
I have one big issue with the story, Takato never learns what pushed Waka to the edge.
Waka, despite being threaten by Manami saying she would divorce her husband (Toya) if Waka didn't sleep with him (Btw, which best friend would even say that?!) wasn't very keen on the idea.
But, the day Takato decides to give a try at night with Waka. Waka overhears him saying to a colleague (Oki) that he didn't want to sleep with her and HOPE she would get an affair which was a crazy thing to say even as a joke. And Waka who already had someone who was up for it just jump on the occasion. I fear like a lot of people in that situation:
- her husband not wanting to touch her FOR MORE THAN 3 YEARS (she explains that during those 3 years of marriage they didn't sleep together but the issue started earlier)
- Her best friend offering her her husband who is willing to do it
- Overhearing her husband not wanting to touch her AND hoping she would get an affair
Would probably jump on the chance since it was there. It's not a question of loyalty but a question of how your mind handle hearing your husband saying such a thing. You never tell her about your reticence (always blaming it on workload) and wishing to get an affair, literally pushing her unto the devil's lap.
I DO NOT condone cheating but the reasons why it started make absolute sense.
A part of this was reveal to Waka at some point where, during a scene where Takato wanted to try to sleep with her, (Ep. 39) he did say something along the lines of "Sorry, could you arouse me?" some people feels like it's a weird thing to ask, and definitely, very awkward for Waka WHO HASN'T been touched for YEARS WITHOUT A PROPER EXPLANATION (Never thought I'd been rooting for a cheater but that show made me do it).
However, in case men read this, it's normal to have some... limp time (plenty of factors can be a cause) BUT if there's an issue with it with your wife, YOU SHOULD TALK FIRST WITH HER BEFORE FORCING YOURSELF TO BED. Make her know what's wrong.
Takato explained it to his colleague (Oki), saying that he didn't see is wife a woman just as family (crazy right? I know) so he didn't feel aroused and things could have been simply fixed with a little talk: they could have roleplayed or she could have wear some lingerie or makeup, something so he could see her as the woman she was.
As for the second couple, the boat was already sinking since Minami felt grossed out by touching Toya. It wasn't clearly explained but it seems like she didn't want to touch Toya anymore. No sign of domestic violence quite the contrary. It seemed like Toya was too loving and/or wanted sex too many times.
So rather than finding a middle ground between the two of them, they decided to add one married women, Waka, fine in her couple despite the issue with an enticing offer (Sex with the husband with no love involve). Thing is, when, people interact intimately (not just sex but in physical contact in general) repetitively there's bound to be some growing fondness (but that's part of the story plot 👀)
Honestly, Minami is the worst best friend possible. From her request alone, it was doomed and I'm glad Waka cut ties with her by the end of the story.
I won't spoil the worst move she did because I want you, reader, to experience it when you watch it. You will see it coming for miles away but when it happens it's still frustrating to see for Waka and Takato.
In case your want to know who I hate, it's not even Minami, it's Miyu. Even without the main plot, she wanted to wreck a seemingly fine mariage just because she finds Takato handsome. And when she invites him to caress her to get aroused, and think about it while doing it with his wife, I was grossed out. GROSS GROSS GROSS.
I swear even the devil was shocked by her audacity. But at least, she was a way to highlight Takato's conflict.
This drama filled my drama dose for the day. I had mixed feelings at the start because I'm really not into cheating stories but that one gave me a broad spectrum of emotions and was a honest surprise from this format.
I do recommend to give it a good watch if possible. It's a good one.
Thanks for reading.
https://vigloo.onelink.me/SrIM/15002161-1-en
Not sure if the invite link will be working let me know if it does not anymore and I'll remove it.
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