I was hooked throughout and liked how they dealt with the time travel. I never like amnesia tropes but this was an exception. Everything comes full circle. There were even moments that brought tears to my eyes. You never know when your loved ones may disappear which is why you must cherish them. Both the FL and ML are two sides to this, one who disappeared and one who had someone disappear. And if you don't cherish your loved one, they may end up like the SML or you'll regret it for life like the ML.

Chu Xia and Xiao Dong are adorable together with a healthy slow burn relationship. I loved all of the FL's outfits and hairstyles. She made every scene a visual. I really enjoyed both the lead's personalities. The ML's approach in romance was admirable. People love him for him because he didn't flaunt what he has. Although the FL doesn't seem like it at first, she doesn't want to be burdensome and tends to keep quiet even to her own detriment. Some may find it annoying but I find it very relatable.

The SML was a formidable antagonist yet relatable. I will say though, I find it odd that many characters believe in the time travel story without much resistance. And I do think they could have done the FL's character better as she has made some decisions I don't think any real person would do because of how brainless they are. The realism is not reliable in this drama, especially what happens with the SML at the end. Overall, it was a fun ride if you look past that aspect.

I personally like the ending. It had a hint of tragicness to it, but all is well that ends well. It was definitely a win for all in a way that you would not expect.

SPOILERS OF WHAT I DID NOT LIKE (AKA not well written character decisions):

I was facepalming when the FL pretended like the SML didn't just reveal her identity to her parents without her consent and continued to talk to him like nothing happened, or when she believed in the SML's biggest lie about her involvement with the patent without a second thought despite how she knows he's been lying to her this entire time (although I will give her the benefit of the doubt because of the photographs, but I still think she should have at least questioned it since he's an unreliable source), or how she literally did nothing but stare at a clock when she went back in time and finally had the chance to spend time with her parents, time not well spent. She was also slow on the uptake about how her past in 2011 was her future self going back in time. She should have known immediately when she was recreating the photographs and her flashbacks in the forest. They really did her character dirty.

I hate the SML but I love the concept of his character. He wasn't cherished by his loved ones and it turned him into someone who will do anything for it. I know that he wants his father's love but considering how stubborn he is, I find it hard to believe that he would just give up that easily after all the grievances his father gave him up until that point at the first sign of a loving parental relationship or just because the FL said so with her line about his future self telling her to stop him no matter what. I still very much enjoyed everything, I just have to look past the unrealistic parts