I have a question: how come Saeki was still alive? Did Kihara shoot him only to leave wounds that aren’t fatal or is Saeki just that strong of a cold-blooded mercenary?
It was shown that it was the girls in his former middle school. He’d get letters in his locker and a lot of…
In my perspective, yes. I for sure would be astounded to receive a blood-stricken object, especially if it's from someone who admires me from afar and only know superficial things about me. He likely felt that his boundaries were crossed, but that's just me.
Unresolved topic: What traumatized Nikaido so bad?
It was shown that it was the girls in his former middle school. He’d get letters in his locker and a lot of attention from them, which he was indifferent to — but he became traumatized and started becoming averse to girls when he received a blood-filled sanitary napkin (if I’m not forgetting since I’ve seen this drama over a year ago) in his shoe locker.
Love how Amane’s not the typical tsundere we’re used to seeing in josei shows. And sometimes I forget this is a romance drama because of how immersed I am in Ichika’s growth journey! Hoping for Amane to push her further from behind, especially in becoming the head chef and defying all odds.
Pleasantly surprised by how beautiful and comforting the 1st episode was! Also love the slight banter between Ichika and Amane regarding Kyoto and Osaka. It subtly highlights the changes Japan underwent in the Showa era.
The ending was uncalled for! Didn’t see it coming and it got me bawling my eyes out. He left suddenly and came back suddenly — only to leave again, for good.
Treating this as a standalone, the ending was a letdown. Building up Yuichi’s and Tenji’s stories for how many episodes just to end it like that was uncalled for. If only they fleshed out and tied up the loose ends, I would’ve been satisfied.
They wholly embraced the campiness in the second half — Tanaka Kei’s zombie wiggling and writhing was a sight to behold and both Yamada Yuki and Takahashi Fumiya being unhinged was hilarious!
I didn’t take it seriously and ended up enjoying how bonkers it was.
This is now my comfort drama! I love the husband and wife’s dynamics. They have a peaceful and comfortable relationship, all the more highlighted by how they seem to bond over cooking. Highly anticipating the next episodes!
Regarding the final episode, Yoshida never came back and left the script for Kamiki to read? I got confused if this was accurate, as there was a scene where Yoshida was staring at Kamiki reading the script.
I’m currently doing that and I presume it doesn’t matter as much, based on my experience. Although some scenes and characters from season 1 appeared in the 1st episode, I’ll still follow season 2 blindly. Maybe if you wish to focus on Sakaguchi Kentaro and Iitoyo Marie’s characters, you’ll be fine — given that I am, too. :)
I didn’t take it seriously and ended up enjoying how bonkers it was.