Yes I know some feel the story was predictable, but I liked it. It was still a good drama. It's a nice one to watch when you need something light. To be honest, I loved it. Why?
1. The actors. They were awesome. Many Japanese actors (and I don't think all of them, don't get me wrong) act unnaturally. Not this one though. I actually felt a kind of kinship with them. Especially the main female lead. She was quirky but in a natural way. It didn't feel like she was acting and made you feel that she is like that in real life. Not an actor but an actual person.
2. If I found a guy like the male lead? I would marry him in an instant! At times I felt the same way as the female lead and thought he was a total idiot. BUT that only showed his loyalty and tenacity. He stubbornly didn't give up. On the other hand that also made him blind to things going on around him. He lost sight of the people who mattered the most and at times I wanted to smack some sense into him.
3. It was a story about change. How good things come to an end but we have to hold on to the good memories. About friendship. About love. About good times and bad times. Do we move backwards because we fear the unknown or do we move forward, take the leap and grab what life gives with both hands.
I know I gave this drama a really high score and some might not agree with me but that is mostly because of the uniqueness of it. The story might have been like a lot of romance dramas but the setting was different and the acting was completely refreshing.