This is one if the best dramas I have ever watched! It made me cry almost every episode but it was a great drama. It has a really good story and it makes you think about many things in life. This drama has everything you can ask for, excellent cast, awesome OST, and a heartfelt story that will make you want to work harder In life. The quotes at the end of every episode were so touching and knowing they were written by a real person going through that disease made it so more meaningful. Nishikido and Sajiwara were really convincing on their parts I think they were perfectly cast. Also Fujiki was a very good choice as the doctor specialist. And Remioromen with their music on the OST was a really good combination with the key pints of the drama, I have their song Konayuki on my playlist until now. This dramas is based on the real story, so that's why is so moving and well made. The romance part of the drama just made it better. Even though that part was fictional, it was greatly adapted and fitted perfectly with the story. Highly recommend this drama, in fact I've watched 2 times already and will watched it again anytime. Be prepared because you will certainly shed 1 liter of tears (or in my case maybe more),but don't worry this is not a depressing drama, this drama is a drama full of hope and encouragement.