I didn't quite know what to expect when watching NwP. The first few episodes are certainly very fun and cute, but it got dark fast. I remember it was the 3rd or 4th dorama I watched, and by the middle of the drama I realized Japanese dramas were something else. NwP is the story of three people - one who wants to be loved, one who IS loved but doesn't understand sincerity, and one who is carefree and just lives his own life. By creating this trio (with some romance as typical of teenagers but nothing dramatic), the drama crafts a sensitive tale of friendship, identity, peer pressure, school bullying, and overcoming those obstacles with the ones you love. It remains one of my all-time favorite dramas after watching Japanese dramas for the last 15 yrs. Highly recommended.