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Five more minutes please

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Yugure ni, Te wo Tsunagu(Hold my Hand at Twilight)

A heartwarming drama of two young people finding there place in this world. This drama is a breathe of fresh air and the cinematography is perfect. The main leads are two polar opposites. Soramame has an outspoken personality.She moved to Tokyo hoping to marry an old friend only to found out that her fiancee already found someone else. She was completely devastated and she met Oto in one of the most heartbreaking moments in her life.

Meanwhile Oto is a calm and reserved young guy. He was writing songs but has yet to make a breakthrough. Suddenly with a turn of events they started living under the same roof and with the guidance of Ms.Kyoko they started achieving their dreams together.

Oto later succeeded in his career and was now a famous singer. They parted ways and both worked hard in their individual careers. Years later they met again and confessed their feelings for each other. I was getting a friendly vibe between them. It was a slow burn romance and their interactions were very natural.

Soramame decided to stay and pursue her goal to become a fashion designer. She inherited her parent's genes and has a remarkable talent like her mother. However when her mother abandoned her it left a scar on her heart.But soon reunited with her when she went to Tokyo.

Suzu Hirose has undeniably one of the prettiest faces in the industry and she pulled off her character so well being so goofy and straightforward. Ren Nagase suits his character so well and the first drama I've seen him in.I really love the soundtrack of this drama.

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Iribito (2021)

Takahata Mitsuki x SUMIRE

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Ameiro Paradox (2022). Drama review

Ameiro Paradox (飴色パラドックス) | 2022 | Japan | screenplay and direction: Furumaya Tomoyuki

Ameiro Paradox is one of those dramas that are not complex, but even though very enjoyable to watch. There is no extensive network of connections between characters, no digging into their pasts, and no twists and turns. I came across the term comfort series the other day, and I think this drama fits the category perfectly.

Yes, I love to lose myself in multi-layered plots and breathtaking frames. But, for balance, I like stories that warm my heart. That's why Ameiro Paradox will stay in my memory for a long time.

The main characters are Onoe and Kaburagi, who work for the weekly gossip magazine Dash! - Onoe as the reporter, Kaburagi as the cameraman. They are assigned to work as a duo, which is not convenient for them. Onoe follows ethical principles in life, while Kaburagi has nothing to do with them in case of getting a scoop. Onoe despises Kaburagi's flirtatiousness, and Kaburagi is annoyed by Onoe's naivety.

At first glance, they are different and do not fit together as partners at work, let alone a romantic relationship.

However, as history progresses, it turns out they have as much in common as they differ. Just like the fact they are both introverts. Their dislike for each other is incredibly short. Most of the story is feigned dislike, which only adds to their relationship's charm.

Onoe is fascinated to discover that Kaburagi actually has a gentle personality. The hard shell is something that Kaburagi created because of and for the work. Onoe is the only one who manages to break through it. While he doesn't endorse Kaburagi's methods of achieving goals, Onoe also admires that he always gets what he wants.

Kaburagi admires that Onoe stays at peace with himself even in such environment. Onoe appears to him as pure, unsullied in this dirty world. He notices his brilliance, analytical thinking, and ability to connect the dots. Looking at his advantages, even his flaws, such as clumsiness or naivety, seem winsome.

At some point in the story, there is a misunderstanding between them. Onoe is carrying out the action alone, without Kaburagi and it ends successfully. While Onoe is very pleased with himself, Kaburagi becomes cold and distant towards him. Why is he sulking for no reason, is he a hypocrite? After all, he is the one who deceives people to achieve a goal, so why is he so offended when Kaburagi only did his job well? What's this about?

When they worked as a duo, there was a kind of division of blame. When Onoe went on a mission alone, it stripped him of his innocence. Kaburagi always wanted to protect him during their work - not only from direct threat as kidnapping or abusing. He didn't want Onoe to become cold and soulless like him. Poor Onoe, he just wanted to show himself as an independent individual who could be as good at investigating as Kaburagi. It took the opposite turn than intended.

Fortunately, the characters explain everything to each other in the end. Their love is sweet, charming, and this is the warmth in the heart that I wrote about at the beginning.

Coming to the end of my review, I have to mention Masayan, Onoe's friend who runs the pub. The pub is Onoe's contemplative area, and Masayan is the voice that allows him to gather his thoughts, put together mismatched puzzle pieces, and helps him make a decision. In dramas we often deal with a phenomenon - I would call it - talking for talking's sake. Good friends but lousy advisory. I'm not saying there should be philosophical treatises, but I can't stand truisms and pointless advice. Here we have one of the most valuable characters in dramas at all. We need more of them! Such friends in real life too :).

As for me, the drama has the potential for the second season! I'd love to see further adventures in Kaburagi's and Onoe's demanding work and how their relationship develops.

Favorite quotes:

🌸 Onoe: I just thought if you had to do it against your will, I would do it myself. Because I knew you didn't like that kind of task. […] And I didn't want to see you suffering. So I offered to do it instead. Kaburagi: But I'd rather do it myself than let you do it for the same reason as you.

🌸 Onoe: You know, you always smell good. Kaburagi: Really? But I didn't wear any perfume. Onoe: It's probably the shampoo. Kaburagi: So… If we live together, we'll smell the same.

Nerise Medetai

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I suddenly felt like I need to have a good laugh and so I rewatched Hana Kimi (Japanese) after 14 looong years. And guess what? I was still surprised with the over-the-top humor. The comical level is so malala, it’s still incomparable to any romcoms. Oh no, I feel nostalgic rn 🥹 This piece actually ignited my love for Japanese dramas. Having been heavily influenced by its absurdity, I have also penned a few scripts in college inserting the said kind of comedic tone but at the same time balancing it with local wits and kabaliwan of Bob Ong (Whom I’m also a fan of). Well, that’s a fun throwback for me! Hmmm I’m just starting to question my maturity and sense of humor now that I’m 30. Oh crap! 😂 Hey, no judgments to any manga reading and anime loving adults here! 😏

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in last sun day I started watching  NEW Japanese drama series “last man”

that story of the man who has disability of sights and the Japanese police detective man’s buddy story!

so I excited to see the first episode !  after watching that I satisfied of the story!

I can't wait to see next episode.

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🇯🇵 • ❝My Beautiful Man 2❞ EP. 02: avaiable on Viki and GagaOOLala! @boyslovetv • @boyzlovetv @rikuhagiwara_official @yuseiyagi_official @utsukare_mbs #MyBeautifulMan2 #WebDrama #RomanceDrama #JapaneseDrama #Viki https://www.instagram.com/p/CopvETOuTnZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Long Vacation

Why don't you think of this way? It's a long vacation. There's no reason to rush. There are times when no matter what you do, it doesn't work out. No matter what you do, it's no good. At times like that, it may sound strange but why don't you think of it as a vacation from God? Don't force yourself. Don't rush. Don't try harder. Just let everything to take as natural course. Then? Things will improve. Really? Probably.

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“Code Blue” chronicles the lives of flight doctors, who respond to emergency cases using a helicopter.

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Imadoki no Wakaimonwa (2022)

Sorimachi Takashi

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Yarinaoshitai First Kiss💋

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