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to be honest I prefer this version to the Korean one!

Thank you for encapsulating how I felt about this- I loved the ML in the Korean series but felt the FL wasn't exactly killing herself for her art. Loved both ML and FL in this: found it deeper more mature thoughtful- FL did seem to actually work on her art. Have seen both ML and FL in other jdramas and definitely will watch what they do.

yes agree new to both jdramas and kdramas. Do find the manga FL style bit irritating big eyes acting like adolescent but guess that's the style of manfa - not part of my culture so different.

Just started watching 1st episode and already found it weird a credit union bank sends 2 staff to get a credit card back. The ML angst sending messages was enough- thankfully found I'm not alone in my opinion on this series. Will watch something else

I didn't know any of the actors and finally finished it - mainly because I was waiting for new episodes of j-drama. Not too sure what the point of it all was - ML career change weird given his almost obsessive compulsion with movies. What did he live on for the last 2 years if he wasn't a film critic?? Never saw My beloved summer so not too sure want to after this! Seemed excessively long for what it was.

Totally agree just rematches it after 2 years. The part were Takeru Satoh tells her he can't join her for the Napolitana - heartbreaking especially with the music: I think it may be Hatsukoi song? But defneed to get that music even after buying the OST. My husband can't understand why we're listening to an OST that he never saw! Everything was perfection

Yes definitely we need more like this!

Totally agree about Takeru Satoh and Mone. Haven't seen her in anything else but didn't feel she was right for role

This was the first jdrama I watched and thanks to Takeru Satoh I even watched a few Rurouani Kenshin. Having never read mangas I was unprepared for the style Had a real problem with the FL didn't find her good or believable (and have seen May to December series with bigger age gap and better FL acting) Totally agree with the lack of maturity of FL and that constant rabbit in the headlights look. Liked the secondary couple and also couldn't believe how other doctor was attracted to her.Discovering jdramas I discussed with my Japanese hairdresser who said everyone she knew totally agreed about the FL actress. We all agreed on how great Takeru Satoh is- brilliant in First Love and I should have told you..On a positive note liked the OST and all the other staff.

thanks for your comments your English is good. Really enjoyed it too - lots of issues brought up which reflects a lot on society. I grew up in a conservative society so can understand the story - I think for younger generations with smartphones and social media it's even more difficult to navigate. I do like the references to all types of relationships including gay as it's inclusive and reflects the real world we live in. Everyone wants to be loved.

Just started like it - gave up on "I wanna punch that scumbag " - good acting .

Currently waiting for Épisode 7 - feel like shaking the FL. - exactly like her mother/sister. Almost feels like she's stalking the ML. Not too sure have the patience to wait for the rest of the episodes to be available.

very strange- definitely some things missed/unexplained. Liked the 2 main characters and some of the comical elements the ex and his ex wife wasn't remotely interested in

Definitely think I may have over-dosed on kdramas - so enjoyed watching jdramas at a normal pace.

thank you for your wonderful review my 2nd jdrama and favourite to date. so much so bought the OST. Just beautiful on so many levels visually, acting, scenery music.

enjoyed it light nice change with normal acting adult discussions and no over-acting or over dramatic. Beginning to like j-dramas more and more as fewer episodes than kdramas and not as much trauma/angst etc which can be tiring. Nice change - still found 3rd couple with age differences hard to believe as male actor looked like a teenager.

agree with you we saw him looking at the list of people he fired over the years - that plus fact he told Kise that he cared more for her than job should hopefully give us a good finale

episode 10 only showed on Netflix in Europe after 16h yesterday! isn't there meant to be 12 episodes? Hope it's not all rush focusing on stuff we're not interested in

surprised he didn't ask her if she knew who Kise girlfriend was!!

Agree with you - the FL and ML both have baggage he's judgemental/unforgiving at first (bit like Darcy in Pride & Prejudice)and she's quick tempered and TOO forgiving (thinking of that ex and his ex wife, never nind her friend)I wish they'd explored that part of their relationship rather than on her ex and his wife. I read somewhere that k-dramas like to have balance - they both seem to be good for each other though not too sure if writers will give us a proper ending. Like the FL actress haven't seen here in anything else but will watch out for her.