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ONE OF THE MOST RE WATCHABLE SHOWS I HAVE COME ACROSS
This isn't so much of a review of the story as it is me discussing the two leads.
A tale of people who lose hope but manage to regain it.
It's been 11 months since I first found this drama, and since then, I have watched episodes of this many times since then. It's become my number one drama to watch when I feel burnt out or just lacking in inspiration or motivation.
Sometimes, I'll randomly think about Shun's values. He identifies as a minimalist. He chooses to only own what brings him joy anf value. Although I have no intention to be a minimalist (at least not now), it's interesting to see him as someone who diverges from the norm. He doesn't use a phone and just takes things at his own pace. He's by no means a "perfect" person - or rather, character. He has his own set of issues and insecurities which hold him back. But he's someone who does things for himself. Allow me to demonstrate with something he says:
"If someone says they need you, if they say you are dependable, ...is that the measurement of happiness?
"I decide things on my own. I decide my own worth. I won't heed anyone's expectations. That's what I want to become."
I do think that the first part is rather... controversial. Especially since, as humans, we constantly seek out validation from others to make ourselves feel better. But I find his view refreshing.
To an extent he can be seen as a bit of a hypocrite at times, yet I don't find him condescending in the slightest. Rather, it shows a very human side to him that I can see parts of myself in.
As for Mashiba-san, she's an over achiever; an overthinker; and a people pleaser. She strives to to present herself in a way that makes others like her. Hence why Shun replies to her with the quote I mentioned earlier.
And her need to achieve this supposed measure of success also overlaps with her job where she is putting herself on online. Through curating an online presence, she burns herself out and doesn't know how to bounce back.
Despite not having a similar path to her, in terms of being someone who people depend on for advice or guidance, particularly online, I also found myself relating to her. Like her, I'm someone who wants to do my best but it can become overwhelming. Hard to cope, even.
Episode 3 is a particular favourite episode of mine. For one, the four of them go on a little road trip (#GOALS lmao). Another great thing about the episode is that the characters become self-aware and come to a realisation about the different struggles that each of them have to go through. And even if they can't relate on the surface level, through communication, they come to a mutual understanding and bond in a way that finally makes the four of them a family of sorts. And the food in this episode, omg!! yum.
The incorporation of both fashion and food is also interesting. It adds some flavour, some zest, if you will.
All in all, it's a drama which will remind you to slow down, and even spark some creativity and inspiration which may have gotten lost in our need to put our craft before our own wellbeing. So do give this drama a try. As a plus, the chemistry between the leads is great. Their relationship is based on mutual understanding and communication.
25/06/2022
10:36 PM
A tale of people who lose hope but manage to regain it.
It's been 11 months since I first found this drama, and since then, I have watched episodes of this many times since then. It's become my number one drama to watch when I feel burnt out or just lacking in inspiration or motivation.
Sometimes, I'll randomly think about Shun's values. He identifies as a minimalist. He chooses to only own what brings him joy anf value. Although I have no intention to be a minimalist (at least not now), it's interesting to see him as someone who diverges from the norm. He doesn't use a phone and just takes things at his own pace. He's by no means a "perfect" person - or rather, character. He has his own set of issues and insecurities which hold him back. But he's someone who does things for himself. Allow me to demonstrate with something he says:
"If someone says they need you, if they say you are dependable, ...is that the measurement of happiness?
"I decide things on my own. I decide my own worth. I won't heed anyone's expectations. That's what I want to become."
I do think that the first part is rather... controversial. Especially since, as humans, we constantly seek out validation from others to make ourselves feel better. But I find his view refreshing.
To an extent he can be seen as a bit of a hypocrite at times, yet I don't find him condescending in the slightest. Rather, it shows a very human side to him that I can see parts of myself in.
As for Mashiba-san, she's an over achiever; an overthinker; and a people pleaser. She strives to to present herself in a way that makes others like her. Hence why Shun replies to her with the quote I mentioned earlier.
And her need to achieve this supposed measure of success also overlaps with her job where she is putting herself on online. Through curating an online presence, she burns herself out and doesn't know how to bounce back.
Despite not having a similar path to her, in terms of being someone who people depend on for advice or guidance, particularly online, I also found myself relating to her. Like her, I'm someone who wants to do my best but it can become overwhelming. Hard to cope, even.
Episode 3 is a particular favourite episode of mine. For one, the four of them go on a little road trip (#GOALS lmao). Another great thing about the episode is that the characters become self-aware and come to a realisation about the different struggles that each of them have to go through. And even if they can't relate on the surface level, through communication, they come to a mutual understanding and bond in a way that finally makes the four of them a family of sorts. And the food in this episode, omg!! yum.
The incorporation of both fashion and food is also interesting. It adds some flavour, some zest, if you will.
All in all, it's a drama which will remind you to slow down, and even spark some creativity and inspiration which may have gotten lost in our need to put our craft before our own wellbeing. So do give this drama a try. As a plus, the chemistry between the leads is great. Their relationship is based on mutual understanding and communication.
25/06/2022
10:36 PM
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