True to the original story, this side story helps create a more fuller version of the drama but you don't need to watch this special to understand --- though you do get to relive your love for all the people involved! Which is always wonderful...


With a backdrop setting such as "Valentines Day", this side story is one of the cutest I've seen. It's also one of the more ridiculous stories, but that's okay because it really fit the relationship between Taiyou-san and Saku-sensei perfectly! It was nice to see the other villagers have a part in the story, too; it was like they were helping to build a stronger relationship between Taiyou-san and Saku-sensei. I liked that Masora-san made an appearance too, but since the original show focused on her and her relationship with everyone else, it was nice to see that this side story focused on the other two main characters (Saku-sensei and Taiyou-san) since their relationship was really fantastic to watch grow and strengthen within the main story.


Like the main story, I wish this special lasted a little longer. Though people wish that with any good story, too! I kind of wish there was more to this special story --- not just happenings wise --- but it kind of felt like things were cut short toward the end. I wish there was more time with everyone!


This story is one of the sweetest story's I've seen, the original and this special are two of the best stories I've been able to watch this year. I cried, worried, hoped, got angry, and laughed so hard my jaw hurts!