Pure trope heaven. Totally won me over (10/10)
This series is absolute comfort food. By ditching unnecessary side couples, the show gives the main romance the exact amount of breathing room it needs. It is heavily cliché, but it hits you with this wave of sweet nostalgia that honestly heals your inner child. The intense yearning between the leads feels so genuine.
The cast delivered an incredible performance. Fujimoto Kodai has an amazing, effortless screen presence, and Hideyoshi Kan is a masterclass in silent acting—his expressions alone tell the whole story. Their onscreen connection feels entirely natural and elevates the whole production. Character-wise, I love that Watarai isn’t written as a flawless, idealized green flag. His slightly overprotective streak actually made him feel human, capturing that raw, chaotic energy of high school infatuation. Combined with their supportive friend groups, the entire setting feels very cozy and authentic.
Special shoutout to the soundtrack! It’s an instant addition to my playlist, and learning that one of the cast members sang it with his actual idol group makes me want to loop it on Xiaohongshu immediately. As for the romance scenes—wow. Japanese high school BLs are usually pretty tame, but the intimacy here was top-tier. It builds beautifully from a gentle first kiss to something incredibly passionate. That final kiss felt totally spontaneous too; you can tell by how genuinely startled and cute the reaction was. No stiff, awkward drama kisses here—they genuinely had amazing chemistry. My only minor complaint is the added "boy or girl" line, which felt a bit unnatural and wasn't in the book. But honestly, the pacing is so quick that it doesn't even matter.
If you want a highly complex, high-brow plot, look elsewhere. But if you're looking for a heartwarming escape from reality, this is an absolute masterpiece. 10/10.
The cast delivered an incredible performance. Fujimoto Kodai has an amazing, effortless screen presence, and Hideyoshi Kan is a masterclass in silent acting—his expressions alone tell the whole story. Their onscreen connection feels entirely natural and elevates the whole production. Character-wise, I love that Watarai isn’t written as a flawless, idealized green flag. His slightly overprotective streak actually made him feel human, capturing that raw, chaotic energy of high school infatuation. Combined with their supportive friend groups, the entire setting feels very cozy and authentic.
Special shoutout to the soundtrack! It’s an instant addition to my playlist, and learning that one of the cast members sang it with his actual idol group makes me want to loop it on Xiaohongshu immediately. As for the romance scenes—wow. Japanese high school BLs are usually pretty tame, but the intimacy here was top-tier. It builds beautifully from a gentle first kiss to something incredibly passionate. That final kiss felt totally spontaneous too; you can tell by how genuinely startled and cute the reaction was. No stiff, awkward drama kisses here—they genuinely had amazing chemistry. My only minor complaint is the added "boy or girl" line, which felt a bit unnatural and wasn't in the book. But honestly, the pacing is so quick that it doesn't even matter.
If you want a highly complex, high-brow plot, look elsewhere. But if you're looking for a heartwarming escape from reality, this is an absolute masterpiece. 10/10.
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