xploring wrote:

Toward the end, it felt heavy to watch and I am not really looking forward to the next episode judging from the preview even though it's the logical continuation... Another good episode though.

I suspect things will get worse before they get better, that is if they ever will. I mean, sometimes life sucks, and bad things do happen to good people. I'm not against non-Hollywood style endings, but given the current social and economic climate, I'd be really surprised if the ending is not a happy one.

Melon for Oohashi Nozomi's birthday

http://jyoyu.blogspot.com/2009/05/melon-for-oohashi-nozomis-birthday.html

bmwracer wrote:

Heh, funny you should mention that: I've been listening to the closing theme (Kokoro Kara Suki) from Tokyo Elevator Girl practically nonstop for the past two weeks.

Eh?! You guys don't like "Papier" by Moriyama Ryoko from Haikei Chichiue-sama? It's so charming! hehe

Anyway, Nozomi-chan's response in the above article was sooo cute! And I have to agree with everyone here, Abe-san's facial expressions are priceless. I wonder if the director wanted Abe-san to put a little comedic twist on it, or if it was his own interpretation of the character. In either case, it really makes the drama that much more enjoyable!

xploring wrote:

Melon for Oohashi Nozomi's birthday http://jyoyu.blogspot.com/2009/05/melon-for-oohashi-nozomis-birthday.html

Melon!

Anyone willing to share their thoughts on last night's episode?

Takoyama wrote:

Anyone willing to share their thoughts on last night's episode?

Such a good drama deserves to have a lot more discussion and comments; however, this will be my last post on this site.

My favourite scenes are at the end when Sachi visits Haruo; I think you'll have to be pretty much dead not to be touched. Abe Hiroshi really shows off his acting chops; if he doesn't get the best actor award at the drama academy after the end of this season I'd be really pissed.

The downside was the chief director being back at the helm, which means the return of more repetitive flashbacks and a more heavy handed approach.

BTW I wonder if the giraffe reference was put in at the last minute because of what happened on Warette Iitomo - Haru SP.

Have just finished watching episode 5. I paused a lot when watching the first half of this episode. The directing didn't bother me in the first 4 episodes but it felt awkward for a number of scenes in this one. Acting is still top-notch, but I am starting find this a bit ordinary. Apart from Haruo and Murakami, the rest of the characters ... well, they are just there to progress the plot, it seemed to me. I think we will find out more about Kanako and Shiori later on, but still... Sachi's attachment to Haruo seemed too much based on the time they spent together. I guess it could be put down to their relationship but I cannot be convinced with that reasoning alone.

I was very surprised by the preview for the next episode. Still looking forward to it, but with the slow pace, that last scene of the preview will probably be at the end of next episode.

Takoyama wrote:

Anyone willing to share their thoughts on last night's episode?

And yours? I am interested too.

I'm enjoying this show but I don't understand why they show pretty much the whole next episode in the previews.
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Ratings?

It's been around 11-12, which is pretty average.

marspeach wrote:

I'm enjoying this show but I don't understand why they show pretty much the whole next episode in the previews.

Yeah, they seem to do that for all dramas... They're pretty much spoilers.

xploring wrote:

Have just finished watching episode 5. I paused a lot when watching the first half of this episode. The directing didn't bother me in the first 4 episodes but it felt awkward for a number of scenes in this one. Acting is still top-notch, but I am starting find this a bit ordinary. Apart from Haruo and Murakami, the rest of the characters ... well, they are just there to progress the plot, it seemed to me. I think we will find out more about Kanako and Shiori later on, but still... Sachi's attachment to Haruo seemed too much based on the time they spent together. I guess it could be put down to their relationship but I cannot be convinced with that reasoning alone. I was very surprised by the preview for the next episode. Still looking forward to it, but with the slow pace, that last scene of the preview will probably be at the end of next episode. And yours? I am interested too.

I think the pacing of the story is good. The growing relationship between Haruo and Sachi is keeping me interested. As Taroqq stated in a previous post why do I have the feeling this will end in heartbreak? I hope I'm wrong. I personally think this is one of the best shows for this season.

taroqq wrote:

BTW I wonder if the giraffe reference was put in at the last minute because of what happened on Warette Iitomo - Haru SP.

I didn't get to watch the show.

Theme song by Sakai Ayumi for your listening pleasure.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/6n4095

PV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1OMvm4rxFk

Thank you for the theme song, Takoyama!
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WD wrote:

Thank you for the theme song, Takoyama!

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Takoyama wrote:

As Taroqq stated in a previous post why do I have the feeling this will end in heartbreak?.

i have the same premonition......and i certainly hope i don't need my kleenex, or worse a kitchen towel.

Bmwracer, I can't find a pix of Abe Hiroshi's bride, still !

Eyeyore wrote:

i have the same premonition......and i certainly hope i don't need my kleenex, or worse a kitchen towel. Bmwracer, I can't find a pix of Abe Hiroshi's bride, still !

I thought there was a pic of her in his thread.... Unless the link was deleted.

In episode 6, that scene at the park reminded me of Boku to Kanojo to Kanojo no Ikiru Michi (which is being subbed btw). Even though Abe Hiroshi looked a bit creepy when he smiled at the park, it was quite heartwarming. Great acting. There were little things that I can criticize but generally speaking, another enjoyable episode.

Ep. 7 had it's moments. I was cracking up to feeling sad within minutes!

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The Wii sports competition between Haruo and Murakami was amusing. Shiori's story is starting to pick up some. I don't mind the spoilers at the end of each episode. I actually like watching them.

Takoyama wrote:

Ep. 7 had it's moments. I was cracking up to feeling sad within minutes! Click on button to reveal/hide spoiler: The Wii sports competition between Haruo and Murakami was amusing. Shiori's story is starting to pick up some. I don't mind the spoilers at the end of each episode. I actually like watching them.

Yeah, I really have to admit that there's no other lead more suitable for this drama than Abe Hiroshi. He is just sooooo good.

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I was laughing when he tries to smile. It looks so un-natural but he looks like he try very hard.

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Gyaboo!

Takoyama wrote:

Click on button to reveal/hide spoiler: The Wii sports competition between Haruo and Murakami was amusing. Shiori's story is starting to pick up some. I don't mind the spoilers at the end of each episode. I actually like watching them.

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Same here. I was actually more interested in Kanako's backstory. I was surprised they explained that so quickly, in only a few lines of dialogue... What were those things Haruo made at the foot of the door one morning when Sachi was leaving for school?