I'm writing this fresh out of watching it. Wow. I love it! It's not a very original story, but the way it was directed and acted gave it a very unique quality, which I find engrossing when it comes to watching a film with similar adaptations (for example, all the South Korean movies about North Korean spies...) Story: Like I said, it's unique in the way that the story is told, and not quite the actual story itself. Some additions that made it seem more like a drama rather than a movie, a few dropped plot points, a bit of noble idiocy, but the way it was written made it seem natural. Characters/Acting: Spot on. You understood Aki's anti-social introvertedness, and slowly see him open up after Riko comes into the picture. He needed someone bright and optimistic like Riko to raise him out of his funk, and he quickly fell for her. Age is just a number here, and I really love how the age difference between the main leads wasn't addressed, like at all. The secondary characters, like Crude Play, were relatable. We didn't see much of Kaoru and Teppei, but I enjoyed the little screen time they had. Shun was the best friend Aki could ask for, always being supportive even though Aki's bad moments. Everyone needs a composed friend like Shun. The producer was a money-grubbing plankton and I didn't like him at all, but it made me think about the music I listen to, and consider the possibility that things work like that in the music industry. Music: Well, it's a movie about music, so the songs have to be good! And they are! Easy listening more like, but it's a nice combination when Riko and Aki played and sang together. The lyrics were really moving as well. Overall, it's a great love story with a beautiful but open-ended ending that leaves the watcher satisfied but also leaves them to imagine how the relationship proceeds from there. I highly recommend if you're in for an easy watch with precious kiss scenes.