Just finished watching it. Here are my comments:
The storyline was promising - lots of eye candy - gorgeous actors & beautiful actresses but lol, I ended up dissapointed. Since the writer chose Koyuki's role as the main protoganist - i.e the story of Antique Cake Store as seen through her eyes - a reporter, then he should have developed more depth into her character. For instance, more should have been developed about the romance between her & Fujiki. Takki too should have his own romantic sub-plot with his nurse room-mate since it was him that Koyuki's role was supposed to investigate.
The ending was flat as far as the romance between Koyuki & Fujiki was concerned. The writer should show how Koyuki's role as a tomboyish, gung-ho reporter was transformed into a beautiful & sensitive writer towards the end as a result of her having been part of the Antique Cake Store gang of friends & her crush on Fujiki. Takki's development into a matured & confident chef should have been shown more effectively.
Acting performance - I find Takki, Koyuki & Shippei acted well. Koyuki was impressive as usual & was one of the highlights in the drama but I find Fujiki & Abe too stiff in their roles.
Overall, I will only give it a 7/10.
The storyline was promising - lots of eye candy - gorgeous actors & beautiful actresses but lol, I ended up dissapointed. Since the writer chose Koyuki's role as the main protoganist - i.e the story of Antique Cake Store as seen through her eyes - a reporter, then he should have developed more depth into her character. For instance, more should have been developed about the romance between her & Fujiki. Takki too should have his own romantic sub-plot with his nurse room-mate since it was him that Koyuki's role was supposed to investigate.
The ending was flat as far as the romance between Koyuki & Fujiki was concerned. The writer should show how Koyuki's role as a tomboyish, gung-ho reporter was transformed into a beautiful & sensitive writer towards the end as a result of her having been part of the Antique Cake Store gang of friends & her crush on Fujiki. Takki's development into a matured & confident chef should have been shown more effectively.
Acting performance - I find Takki, Koyuki & Shippei acted well. Koyuki was impressive as usual & was one of the highlights in the drama but I find Fujiki & Abe too stiff in their roles.
Overall, I will only give it a 7/10.