I am not going to say I appreciated Nevertheless's mixed ending, but at the same time, it's quite realistic in that there are many out there who fall for people they know will not make them happy in the long run but can't help but be with them. In that sense, it was as realistic as can be. I know, I've been there, and it was real for me, but it also didn't last that was real too. If I can commend Nevertheless for anything, it would be the compelling way it shows viewers that relationships aren't easy. It also clearly described each couple's fear of loss, the conflicts regarding freedom and possessiveness, honesty and deception, trust and jealousy, togetherness and separateness, satisfaction and sacrifice, and even judgments of unconfirmed love.

It was relatable in the way it portrayed the all-consuming experience from that magical match that includes: sexual attraction, mutual enjoyment, emotional knowing, social compatibility, sensitive consideration, physical affection, friendship feeling, and romantic excitement, all combining to create a sense of caring, commitment, and completeness that make that other person the only one for you even if not the most ideal. Still, it failed to deliver the overarching message because it is a fairytale ending at best, following one's heart when undoubtedly knowing it won't lead to happiness. I say this because I know how it ends from a personal experience, but maybe that was the point, and if it was, then I guess it delivered.

In a way, it made sense that Nabi ends up with Park Jae Eon despite everything or maybe because of it and that she chose to be with that magical love even if it wasn't one she believed would give the eternal happiness she wants. Because in the end, and this is the message I chose to take from the drama since I wasn't really sure if it had one -- is that love is risky because the person we love the most can hurt us the worst. Love that feels forever does not necessarily last forever, but it's worth the risk. And we can’t always measure the other person’s love for us by our love for them.

As for the cast, I think they all did a great job in their individual roles, some more than others. Yoon Sol's character completely and utterly overtook me, which is a testament to Lee Ho Jung's acting. Nam Kyu Hyun was another character that had me invested in his story, and again it speaks volumes to how Kim Min Gwi portrayed the role. Kudos to him for that. Chae Jong Hyeop was a blessing, a much-needed breath of fresh air from the heaviness of Nabi and Park Jae Eon -- again a great testimonial to Han So Hee and Song Kang. A job well done to the whole team.