I went in with tempered expectations, knowing that this series was only 8 episodes. I think the writers went into a reasonable amount of depth for the length of the series, and the pacing was surprisingly smooth for such a short series. For example, the ends of episodes 5 and 6 I think were executed so well, especially considering time constraints.

I could feel the depth of the main couple's feelings, and they truly complement each other so well! This J-drama is like a shoujo come to life. However, this J-drama separates itself from other youth dramas I've watched because the acting doesn't feel overdone. The acting feels like real people (not live-action anime characters) which is part of why the actors' feelings come across so authentically, and I was so invested in their stories. Overall, it was such a sweet watch that captures the intensity and sweetness of teenage romance. It definitely satisfied my craving for a cute, authentic high school romance story. For anyone who grew up reading manga but kind of matured out of the genre, I think you'll really enjoy this one!