6.024 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
LatestMiyata goes to Iwanaga's hometown, and the two of them sincerely ask Iwanaga's mother for her blessing towards their relationship.
Journalist Akihiro reunites with Takashi, his high school love, now a professor. Old emotions resurface as they navigate between professionalism and the past.
Acting
Hasegawa's restrained longing speaks volumes in silence
Writing
Inner monologues that actually feel like real overthinking
Cinematography
Soft focus nostalgia that hurts in the best way
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of Japan's booming BL drama wave, but notably directed by women who prioritize emotional authenticity over fan service.
The manga source material spans decades; the adaptation compresses time but keeps the original's nonlinear memory structure. The young actors were cast after the adults to match energy, not appearance.
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