ive been thinking that jdramas portray life as a working adult very well and accurately and this drama just further proved my thoughts. the struggles of being an introvert in an extroverted job. the hardships of working with a free spirit as a rule stickler. bosses and higher ups who are cruel to their subordinates. representation of people who are dreamers and people who are lost in life. everything, they do it so well in jdramas and this drama is definitely one of those. im quite impressed that the main character didnt come off annoyingly positive. most of the time i cant stand easygoing characters because they push toxic positivity like its so frustrating to watch characters like that but with etsuko its kinda different. she expressed something genuine, that she's really enjoying what she's doing even though its not what she wants and she still holds on to her dream in a non-delusional way. i also love how stylish etsuko is and the way the drama made sure to highlight her style. i loved that plot twist in ep 7 so much for the sole reason that i guessed it from the very start. i mean, it felt like a plot twist but maybe its not but still it felt very satisfying to me. well, aside from guessing it it was also fulfilling to finally get more about the male lead because at first his presence is not really very big and i dont know, his character just felt kind of bland until that twist (?) happened. aside from proving that jdramas are good at portraying the working adult life, this drama also made me realize that jdramas really love the "knowing/improving myself first before getting into a relationship with someone i already like" type of storyline and i feel very conflicted about it. like, i do agree that you should always prioritize yourself but i cannot explain why it feels so unsatisfying when i watch it happen in dramas like a part of me wants the characters to just rely on each other and work on being happy personally and in their career together. if you love reading books or literature in general im pretty sure you will find this drama worth your time and also if youre interested in fashion. as someone who loves reading since i was a kid it was entertaining to watch and learn the various process that happens behind creating a book. it wasnt very heavy with the romance plot but the main leads relationship is super adorable.