Don't read this if you haven't watched the show!

Wow the first season was good but this one won me over. I didn't think it was possible to get ever more conflicted between Domyoji and Hanazawa Rui but HR just got hotter as the episodes went by! Who am I lying to, I didn't want Hanazawa to end up with Makino at all, that was already set in stone for me by the end of S01, but did I have a crush on him myself!

Things to point out by the conclusion of HYD:

I felt sad that Hanazawa didn't have a grandfather side story to keep him company, but since he didn't look miserable for being rejected, I was ok with that. Not sure what him giving the violin to the little girl was about. Was he supposed to become more human by having been in contact with Makino?

The mother is just a mean human being, no wonder Domyoji was the way he was when we first got introduced to his character. She eventually came to terms with their relationship but still only because of the new deal the old man proposed. It's not like she had a change of heart or suddently start caring for her own son. But I think that's what makes her a true villan and I'm ok with it, specially because she was consistent. Her not wanting to go inside the building for prom, but letting Nishida go, aplause.

The proposal, just wow, that was a real show and seeing it made me realise how lame Jandi was proposed to in the K-version. I wouldn't have this any other way.

Still sad Sojiro and Yuki didn't get together but maybe, just maybe give them another 10 years of her simping and she will get a ride. That added a comedy aspect to the show.

New York vs Macau: Having Domyojis reasons for staying away were a lot more plausible. I felt the real burden he was carrying as he believed that his actions caused someone else that much pain. Trully a character development high moment! No wonder he was able to grow so much with it.
Also him rebeling against his mum and being disonwed is a stronger reasoning than my dad's kinda dead and I must carry on being the man of the family. Ok maybe cultural differences led to that scrip writting? Hard to say, but I prefer how HYD portrayed it.

The girls after Domyoji were equally as annoying but I appreciated that they simplified both acts and kept it short. I didn't need to see all of that nonsense again.

The head maid was creepier here but so sweet that her and Makino had bonding moments in the traditional house. It was a good replacement for the doctor with Jandi. Both girls needed a mature figure to advise her, her parents are useless in both shows.

The little brother side story was adorable and a great ways to show us that Domyoji can care for someone else for no reason other than being kind.

Overall, I really liked this show, as I felt a bigger connection to the characters and a great satisfaction to see their love story have a happy ending. It was emotional at times, I was crying when Domyoji reunited with Ken and when he got his memories back at the ski house. Even the necklace had better justice by being rescued from the river other than just falling into a swimming pool and her almost dying. A competitive swimmer, even injured, wouldn't just drown like that... She had well functioning legs and, humans float if they don't panic! Rant over.

While I said at the end of BOF that I wouldn't be interested in rewatching and gave it a low ranking for it, I could see myself missing HYD at some point and watch some of its best moments. This cast was absolutely amazing and the production team did a great job just like in season 1. I added 2 new songs to my playlist and will probably read the manga at some point in time.

I'm really glad I gave this adapation a shot.