STORYLINE: (9 out of 10) I had to watch the live one because of how much i enjoyed the storyline from the anime and i can honestly say that Fukukawa Yuki's display of Irie drawn me in even more; despite his much worse comments towards Aihara. Once again i was saddened for my guy did not get the girl but also glad because in the last episode we are shown how his love would have just been wasted on her. ACTING: (10 for Furukawa Yuki and 6 for Miki Honoka) It was nice to of them to keep on the height difference portrayed in the anime as well, however, they would have benefited from hiring a more better actress because at times she overacted (but i liked when she pulled the faces for they reminded me of those in the anime - hehehe). But then compared to Furukawa's acting which was on point with his character from beginning to until the end; that was then when it crossed my mind that she may just be a young actress for i already knew he was already in his 20s. And after completing the series i find out that they have a 10yr difference (thank goodness i did not know this as i watched during certain scenes - sorry to those i have just slightly ruined their imagination) OVERALL: (8 out of 10) I would recommend this version for it is definitely better than the anime and quick y enough to keep you entertained :)