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The Beauty Of Our True Selves!
By separating the drama from the manga, individuals can form a deeper emotional connection to the story. The writers intentionally chose to omit the sensitive topics related to Kawai's childhood and instead focused on the bonds between the group of students.The series effectively presents the struggles of embracing one's true identity. It eloquently illustrates the students' emotional progression, evoking moments of tears. The storytelling powerfully showcases the students' personal and collective development as they move through the stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Each student's distinct path towards acceptance is depicted with grace and empathy. The series highlights the inspiring and fulfilling notion that everyone is unique and worthy of love and forgiveness, irrespective of their errors, making the audience feel valued and appreciated.
Meguro and Kanda demonstrated mutual respect as they dealt with their emotions for Kawai. It was clear that they comprehended the significance of Kawai's choice. The maturity displayed by both main male characters in managing the situation was praiseworthy and commanded respect from the audience.
I found the storyline about Meguro's struggles with playing the piano somewhat overshadowed, but I still enjoyed it. The part where he finally played the piano had me sobbing so hard I had to pause between the scenes to breathe. Seeing him convey his emotional pain through beautiful music was just perfect. Understanding the deep meaning of Ave Maria made the scene much more impactful. Moreover, his being portrayed by Iijima Hiroki is the cherry on top. He has an incredible ability to evoke profound emotions in me, so the casting was spot on.
Final Thoughts:
This drama would be enjoyed by individuals who have yet to have the opportunity to read the manga or who can distinguish between the manga and the show and appreciate them as a separate entity. It would be a great pity if they missed out on the show's intended message solely because they were unfairly comparing it to the source material.
9.5 🌟 rating!
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