Maybe I'm just a sucker for romance stories based on childhood friends, but I thought the main leads here were perfect for each other. I thought the supporting cast rounded out the story well but they all really only existed to support the main leads and help them along, which kinda miffed me a bit, since I always love good independent supporting characters.

Other than that, I liked how the drama is a realistic coming-of-age type of story rather than having gimmicks that a lot of taiwanese dramas have (like time travel). The trials and tribulations that everyone faced, the ups and downs, felt very real and made everything feel more impactful.

And I think what knocks this show out of the park is that they landed the ending. Many Taiwanese dramas muck up the ending. This one does not do that - it gives our characters a fulfilling send off which is what they deserve. Without giving any spoilers, they were not all happy endings but they were fulfilling endings.

I've seen folks complain about how the characters' frequent miscommunications were really annoying. While I agree, I think these situations are very realistic for two people trying to evolve their best friendship into a romantic relationship. It's a tricky dance and I think this show executed it well.

Aside from wishing they gave a bit more screen time and development to the supporting characters, I think this show is one of the top romance dramas I've seen coming out of Taiwan in recent years.