bmwracer wrote:

^ He's pretty much a wuss in this drama.

i actually expect that comment from you, racer-sama
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judochick wrote:

HAHA you really don't like idol boys, eh?

haha! you cant blame the guy, we are girls thats why

btw, i just dont like that Dr. is the underdog is this serie
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Watched Episode 6 last night.

No subs yet, but I sort a got the gist of the episode... The last ten minutes were really good, probably even better when the subs show up.

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You could practically see the forces pulling Haru and Nakaji together and also pulling them apart... It's a really well-acted scene, I think.

A nice closure to the episode: no cliffhangers or cliches.

Episode 6 subtitles are now available: http://d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic_84306_195.htm

Juri-chan celebrating her birthday on the Sunao set: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsju6m4STpA

bmwracer wrote:

Watched Episode 6 last night. No subs yet, but I sort a got the gist of the episode... The last ten minutes were really good, probably even better when the subs show up. Click on button to reveal/hide spoiler: You could practically see the forces pulling Haru and Nakaji together and also pulling them apart... It's a really well-acted scene, I think. A nice closure to the episode: no cliffhangers or cliches.

Re-watched Episode 6 with the subs... Even better.

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Doctor has gone off the deep end: he seems to have such a juvenile/immature idea of what a relationship is... He's trying to fast track things with Haru for some reason, as if he's going to get deported if he doesn't hook up with someone... Haru's in a bad, albeit cliched, situation: stuck in a "relationship" with a guy she doesn't love because she feels she owes him because he saved her... Clearly this is going to fall apart, hopefully not tragically. Kiriko proved yet again what a selfish person she is: she got all bent out of shape when Nakaji was friends with Haru and did anything to keep him... Now that she's been "discovered," she severs ties with Nakaji without blinking... He's better off and with Haru around, he'll most likely realize that.

I see more positive comments coming along! Must catch up!!!
Question though, since I don't want to read spoilers, is it still a very angst-filled drama? Or is there humor to pull it along too? If it's the former then maybe I will wait till a little later to watch it...

tabemonster wrote:

I see more positive comments coming along! Must catch up!!! Question though, since I don't want to read spoilers, is it still a very angst-filled drama? Or is there humor to pull it along too? If it's the former then maybe I will wait till a little later to watch it...

I don't find it very angsty at all... More of a relationship drama complicated by lack of communication... Hence the English title.... At least that's my take.

bmwracer wrote:

I don't find it very angsty at all... More of a relationship drama complicated by lack of communication... Hence the English title.... At least that's my take.

Okay thanks I've only seen the first two episodes and it seemed to be heading in the angst direction to me (maybe because I've been influence by k-dramas lately? hehe). Still it doesn't seem like a drama to relax to, more like something to get worked up about.

tabemonster wrote:

Okay thanks I've only seen the first two episodes and it seemed to be heading in the angst direction to me (maybe because I've been influence by k-dramas lately? hehe). Still it doesn't seem like a drama to relax to, more like something to get worked up about.

Depends on which story you're focusing on... It's not a comedy that's for sure, but not intense like Last Friends, which was totally humorless and rather frustrating to watch.

Episode 7 is now available for download: http://d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic_85454.htm

Just saw episode 7

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I liked this episode. I'm still waiting for the subtitles but it's pretty straightforward. This time Haru was there for Nakaji when he was down. It was sweet that Haru gave him a a coffee can with a ganbatte she'd written. You can tell Nakaji was really touched. Nakaji was played for a fool by Kiriko and seeing that she removed the tattoo(symbol of their love) from her neck was another blow to his heart. Nakaji truly regrets not believing Haru in the first place but somehow they continue to get closer despite this which is causing more problems for Doctor. Doctor is trying his best to win Haru but somehow is not working. There's a scene where Doctor takes her to a fancy restaurant and then later she goes to the convenience store to buy some onigiri (obviously still hungry) where she runs into Nakaji. She shares some onigiri with Nakaji at the park and you can tell how more relaxed she is with him. You also begin to see some hints of Nakaji's feelings for Haru beginning to surface. It seems that the plot lines with Haru's student and Kiriko has run its course. That leaves the parents as the last dangling plotline outside the group left. How that complicated things for Nakaji and Haru remains to be seen. Of course then there's the ending of the episode. Don't want to give up too much but it make things even more complicated in the group.

A lot of grousing about the storyline over at D-Addicts... Even more than usual.

I generally can't take those people's posts seriously. They must have nothing better better to do with their lives if they still continue watch something that stirs such negative emotions. They have practically wasted 7 hours of their lives and I don't feel sorry for them.

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I generally can't take those people's posts seriously. They must have nothing better better to do with their lives if they still continue watch something that stirs such negative emotions. They have practically wasted 7 hours of their lives and I don't feel sorry for them.

I can understand being frustrated with the storyline and some of the characters, but if you can't see any daylight or positives after more than 2/3 of the way through, it's time to bail and cut your losses.

Unless you're a masochist.

bmwracer wrote:

I can understand being frustrated with the storyline and some of the characters, but if you can't see any daylight or positives after more than 2/3 of the way through, it's time to bail and cut your losses. Unless you're a masochist.

I'll go with masochist or maybe nutjob.

IMO if you watched the series halfway through and you still continue to bitch, well thank you for giving 7 hours of your life you're never going to get back and it's your own damn fault.

Episode 7 subs are out: http://d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic_84306_0.htm

I've been sticking with this drama and I guess it's better than I thought it'd be.

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In the beginning, I was rooting for Haru & Nakaji, but Dr. seems to be the better choice because he's kind, sweet, and caring. A little too into Haru though (what's up with the wedding dress scene? I'd totally run the hell away if some guy told me that after a couple of dates!) I'm currently in the middle of episode 7 and I just have to mention that Ueno Juri's Korean pronunciation seemed adorable. She had that same Nodame type of speaking, which was cute instead of annoying this time. Might have been her expression too.

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I've been sticking with this drama and I guess it's better than I thought it'd be. Click on button to reveal/hide spoiler: In the beginning, I was rooting for Haru & Nakaji, but Dr. seems to be the better choice because he's kind, sweet, and caring. A little too into Haru though (what's up with the wedding dress scene? I'd totally run the hell away if some guy told me that after a couple of dates!)

For me

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he comes off as ridiculously naive and puppy dog-ish... His intentions are honorable and undeniable, but the execution is incredibly awful... Future stalker in the making.

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Click on button to reveal/hide spoiler: I'm currently in the middle of episode 7 and I just have to mention that Ueno Juri's Korean pronunciation seemed adorable. She had that same Nodame type of speaking, which was cute instead of annoying this time. Might have been her expression too.

The subs for Episode 7 just showed up, so I haven't had the chance to see it with subs... Episode 8 will probably show up by tomorrow morning at D-Addicts.