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Thank you Gabriel for the subs!

Choosing episodes, I liked 3 and 7 the most, for different reasons—the former was quiet and contemplative (bonus for its setting, I'm a sucker for stories set in them) while the latter was a rambunctious and horny sketch.

I hope we get the 4 exclusive episodes someday. I had fun with the series and would love to properly finish it.

She's an icon, she's a legend and she is the moment. Now c'mon now...

I love how the four all fell in love with some aspect of Earth. Corporeal existence, beauty in art, human beings and romance—and Remi, our lonely human, found a companionship that she craved when it was gone. It ended up being a fated encounter. None of it is overly profound but it's really just meant to be charming, in its own way.

There's English, Korean and Chinese subtitles for this now on the official channel (link is in the comments below). It's a short but sweet series, with some delightful musings about Earth and humanity.

One of my fave things about this drama is all the little insights Yuu gets from his article subjects because he's too polite to say "no," like with the bonsai master and the lady at Houryuu. It's funny, of course, but also reminiscent of the way some documentaries approach the medium. He briefly gets to live these people's lives (as a result, his write-ups probably feel more human than the usual net articles and is likely the reason for their in-universe popularity).

That particular theme gets exemplified in episode 6 and really turns the whole episode into a highlight. Yuu is lucky, but he's also a great reminder of how our kindness is sometimes repaid.

This got picked up by HPriest! Subs for the first episode are up on d-addicts now. :)

It's a family comedy. The "Samurai Kaasan/Samurai Mother" title is because she's a strong-willed person.

I'm surprised there isn't much discussion here yet! I enjoyed the first episode. The distant family dynamic, the media criticism, the pandemic setting—all heavy stuff but it's actually a cozy watch.

I wasn't expecting to cry at the 3rd episode, but the story hit close to home. It's always nice to discover how much heart can be hiding behind a comedy.

So much to say for a series that tackled so much. I'm still processing. Right now, let me just say: what a beautifully told story about trauma and grief—and surviving it.

I have mixed feelings about this show, stemming from the show itself feeling confused about its own identity. Is it a sitcom where a bumbling out-of-depth hotelier acclimates himself to the world of quick service ? Is it an underdog narrative where a snob and his motley crew of part-time workers band together to save their jobs?

I'm partial to the latter idea. Just few fixes and it could work. Simply introducing the conflict of the closure as early as the 1st episode would have at least framed Akamatsu's attempts as earnest rather than frustrating. It would have given us something to root for. In the end, a missed opportunity.

Yes, I think that's what makes this drama stand out from others of its kind. Toko is not giving out advice nor do the customers need it. They're just frustrated with their day-to-day. All they need is a comforting meal and a space to vent—which is what snack bars are for.

Best drama of the summer for me. The finale really exemplified why it was perfect for the season—we spent the whole series making some of the best memories with these characters, and even though that moment is fleeting, we were lucky to have them happen to us and now we can carry them forever. Thank you to the characters for the fun time! And thank you to GEO9875 for picking up this lovely drama. :)

Someone subbed 13 a while back. The srt file is still available but I'm not sure where to get the raw anymore. https://mega.nz/file/2mgBiQIJ#4h7F7ki4aaoDFVL6mKF6jB5IsrSot8DmwqkRnTe3gaw

When Yukiko's sister confronted Kurokawa in ep.2 I got flashbacks to Nao and Sugino playing a couple in Love Stories from Fukuoka lol. Coincidentally Nao played a deaf character there.

An unexpectedly fun first episode. I think I'll like this one a lot.

Episode 9 is such a cute backdoor pilot! I enjoy fish out of water narratives and would love to see more of Hinami's world.

The "love" vs. "strange" joke at the end of the first episode... lol. This drama is so charming.

Interesting screenwriter + director pairing. Haven't read the novel but I want to see Sakai Mai give this one some gravitas. Also, Hagiwara Riku is underrated among his peers. Glad he's getting main roles.

(Also, if this is popular I wonder if they will adapt the sequel novels. Especially as Nagira Yuu is about to have a big 2022 with the Wandering Moon film adaptation.)

EDIT: Okay, having dug a little deeper into the novel, I think Sakai Mai is a good choice. I could see her giving it the same treatment as AraOto.

All 6 episodes are great but I have to shout out episode 5. Great use of a kishotenketsu structure. On the first scene alone I could tell there was something different and it's great to the end. A definite stand out.