I was a little sceptical of this adaptation but there being only 8 episodes and broken up into 2 seasons, there are pros and cons to this. First of all it's a patient game to wait for all the episodes before you start watching. I became low-key obsessed with this drama! Perfect FL & ML, Great chemistry!..very aesthetically pleasing usage of filters, cinematography and certain scenes that is really pleasing as highlights of the story. example, the FL 'confession' attempt as the trains passed, the 'sniffing' scenes...so sweet and heart tugging....
Since it's a portrayal of first love, you really feel the young love that is blossoming and growing with the main cast. It also follows rather closely to the manga except since this is condensed into 8 episodes for the first season, I find its sufficient enough to highlight and not dwell too much on the side characters, focusing more on the interactions between the 2 leads n the friendship aspects that is so reminiscent of the youth phase. Perhaps because its rather condensed version, the buildup to the sense of 'loss' felt by the FL to the sudden absence of the ML was quite diluted but it compensated with the focus on the closer interactions of the two - Once again highlighting that they are meant for each other. I seriously cannot wait for season 2 and I hope they will continue to put focus on the 2 leads and the realisation of the love between them.
The first season had to build up on the both of them knowingly holding back with the FL taking more of the proactiveness, showing the 'passiveness' of the ML to open up his heart despite his continuing attraction to her. It was only mainly triggered by the showing of a rival that spurred him into some 'action' though without outcome as we know this will only come to actual fruition much later (if they follow closely to the manga). Overall this is a really visually pleasing and sweet love adaptation that makes me anticipate the conclusion by the next season!