The similarity of these two aren't just because they have the same writer, but of it's nature. It doesn't have to be too dramatic, doesn't involve any sexual content yet it gives you the rollercoaster feelings all throughout the following episodes. This slice of life story is very strong that you can relate to it in different ways and could possibly open your eyes even for just a bit of how the real world is. The main characters of the story going through rough times and they stumble upon a person who would understand and help them get through it. It shows the ups and downs of life and how they get by, through the help and support or course of the ones they trusted.
