Three Stars

First watched when it came out last November.I downloaded the ten episodes and so I watched it again this week> I couldn't believe that the subject matter would be covered in such a matter of fact and convincingly real manner. However Kenichi's character does not stand up to careful scrutiny. From the off he acts in a high handed way towards Kumiko. Helps himself from her fridge and assumes she will sleep with him. He does not associate sexual activity with love ( as things develop we see he craves hard sex with prostitutes) The title is more than a little misleading implying as it does that Kumiko is deficient. In fact discussion of size leads Kenichi to admit his first encounter was with a prostitute who suggested his member was large. He seems surprised Kumiko would be upset by his admission and says "it was only one time".His familly undulge him and he has an inflated idea of his value as a teacher. He quickly persuades Kumiko that they love each other and don't need sexual gratification... though she clearly does ... and he resorts to regular visits to prostitutes. He claims he wants Kumiko to know, but cannot bring himself to tell her honestly. He preferes to leave evidence of his illicit behaviour where she may easilly find it. He acts as an otherwise thoughtful, caring husband.I think he is an egotist who uses a girl who is reticent and defferential to massage his ego. The truth about "it not fitting" is hard to be certain about but from what unfolds it would appear that Kumico finds the answer in the opening scenes of episode 2, as she searches online ... 'lack of foreplay'. As the episodes unfold some sory lines make me squirm Kumico ia so lacking in confidence and too ready to accept she is deficient, not just at home but in school. When finally things come to a head between the two it is clear that Kenichi has double standards, it's fine to use call girls but when he learns that Kumiko was not a virgin and has slept with other men he is offended and runs away. Assuming he will not return she sums @up what am I without him" causing her to search their university lodgings where they are reunited and to a point reconcilled. This is all meant to be based on a true story. I find it sad and frustrating. They are not being entirely straight with each other or their parents. I think this should have been 8 episodes.

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