2025·Drama·10 episodes
7.9
★
An awkward teen joins a group of popular classmates on a school trip, sparking an unexpected romance with the most popular and charming boy in school.
Created by Takehiro Shindo and Hirokazu Fujisawa and Takuya Hasegawa and Goro Yasumi
based on novel or book
high school
gay romance
boys' love (bl)
adoring
height difference
IMDB
N/A
Seasons
Cast
Kodai Fujimoto
Hioki Asahi
Hideyoshi Kan
Watarai Tsukasa
Masaya Sakuragi
Naoya Morisaki
Ayuta Fukuda
Nakasato Haruki
Kairi Shimizu
Hayato Hotta
Kento Yamada
Tsujitani Raiku
Crew
Takehiro Shindo
Director
Popular Reviews
39 reviews
Evan
[2nd special episode]
may this kind of love run me over like a truck
may this kind of love run me over like a truck
[2nd special episode]
may this kind of love run me over like a truck
may this kind of love run me over like a truck
1
Evan
[1st special episode]
oh my god ... i totally didn't expect to grow so obsessed with these two.
even though the runtime was barely 11 minutes, this episode had so much in it. a new start in different classes, over the top tension and chemistry and an open ending for us to discover on january 4th. (i don't think i can handle the wait but i will manage to.. i'm dying to see Watarai in Hioki's house—i wonder if we’ll see Hioki’s two older sisters and maybe how they’ll react to their relationship: this could satisfy my need for an exploration of their queerness and their families’ acceptance🥹)
oh my god ... i totally didn't expect to grow so obsessed with these two.
even though the runtime was barely 11 minutes, this episode had so much in it. a new start in different classes, over the top tension and chemistry and an open ending for us to discover on january 4th. (i don't think i can handle the wait but i will manage to.. i'm dying to see Watarai in Hioki's house—i wonder if we’ll see Hioki’s two older sisters and maybe how they’ll react to their relationship: this could satisfy my need for an exploration of their queerness and their families’ acceptance🥹)
[1st special episode]
oh my god ... i totally didn't expect to grow so obsessed with these two.
even though the runtime was barely 11 minutes, this episode had so much in it. a new start in different classes, over the top tension and chemistry and an open ending for us to discover on january 4th. (i don't think i can handle the wait but i will manage to.. i'm dying to see Watarai in Hioki's house—i wonder if we’ll see Hioki’s two older sisters and maybe how they’ll react to their relationship: this could satisfy my need for an exploration of their queerness and their families’ acceptance🥹)
oh my god ... i totally didn't expect to grow so obsessed with these two.
even though the runtime was barely 11 minutes, this episode had so much in it. a new start in different classes, over the top tension and chemistry and an open ending for us to discover on january 4th. (i don't think i can handle the wait but i will manage to.. i'm dying to see Watarai in Hioki's house—i wonder if we’ll see Hioki’s two older sisters and maybe how they’ll react to their relationship: this could satisfy my need for an exploration of their queerness and their families’ acceptance🥹)
1
Evan
9.0★ · 12/27/25
Kodai Fujimoto delivered genuinely one of the best acting performances i've seen in the bl industry in a very long while. i'm so happy they cast him, he's incredible with his micro-expressions and embraces Hioki's character to the fullest.
also, this is probably one of the most beautiful yet cliché jbl i've watched: yeah the story is overused, but it is soo well portrayed it makes me want to rip my skin off.
their love for each other made me go insane, then their healthy high school romance started and the world finally healed.
i was the happiest to see that their friend group was so supportive—i don't think i saw this in many bls, the only one i can think of right now is My Love Mix-Up but it probably also happened subtly in I Cannot Reach You as well, right?
although the queerness could've been explored a bit more, i'm still very satisfied (especially considering the usual standards).
also, this is probably one of the most beautiful yet cliché jbl i've watched: yeah the story is overused, but it is soo well portrayed it makes me want to rip my skin off.
their love for each other made me go insane, then their healthy high school romance started and the world finally healed.
i was the happiest to see that their friend group was so supportive—i don't think i saw this in many bls, the only one i can think of right now is My Love Mix-Up but it probably also happened subtly in I Cannot Reach You as well, right?
although the queerness could've been explored a bit more, i'm still very satisfied (especially considering the usual standards).
Kodai Fujimoto delivered genuinely one of the best acting performances i've seen in the bl industry in a very long while. i'm so happy they cast him, he's incredible with his micro-expressions and embraces Hioki's character to the fullest.
also, this is probably one of the most beautiful yet cliché jbl i've watched: yeah the story is overused, but it is soo well portrayed it makes me want to rip my skin off.
their love for each other made me go insane, then their healthy high school romance started and the world finally healed.
i was the happiest to see that their friend group was so supportive—i don't think i saw this in many bls, the only one i can think of right now is My Love Mix-Up but it probably also happened subtly in I Cannot Reach You as well, right?
although the queerness could've been explored a bit more, i'm still very satisfied (especially considering the usual standards).
also, this is probably one of the most beautiful yet cliché jbl i've watched: yeah the story is overused, but it is soo well portrayed it makes me want to rip my skin off.
their love for each other made me go insane, then their healthy high school romance started and the world finally healed.
i was the happiest to see that their friend group was so supportive—i don't think i saw this in many bls, the only one i can think of right now is My Love Mix-Up but it probably also happened subtly in I Cannot Reach You as well, right?
although the queerness could've been explored a bit more, i'm still very satisfied (especially considering the usual standards).
1
matt
10.0★ · 05/31/26
one of my most common complaints with japanese bl dramas is pacing. they're either trying to fit an entire emotional journey into five minutes or stretching a misunderstanding across half the season. this one somehow avoids both problems.
it never feels rushed, but it also never feels like it's desperately trying to fill runtime. every episode feels like it contributes something meaningful to the characters, and by the end i felt like i had actually spent time with them instead of just watching plot points happen.
the acting is also surprisingly strong because it doesn't rely on a single archetype. hioki could have easily fallen into the typical meek, passive bl protagonist role, but there are moments where you can see his vulnerabilities, awkwardness, and gradual emotional growth beyond that. watarai, meanwhile, brings a completely different energy. what i appreciated is that his affection never feels like a gimmick or a personality trait. there's a sincerity to it that makes his character feel grounded. both actors manage to communicate a lot through small expressions and little changes in behavior, which is important for a story that thrives on quiet emotional moments rather than overly dramatic confrontations.
the side characters deserve praise too. a lot of romance dramas either forget their supporting cast exists or force them into the story in ways that feel unnatural. here, they blend into the narrative so effortlessly that by the end of a episode 1, i already understood who they were and why they mattered. more importantly, they genuinely feel like friends. their conversations have a casualness and familiarity that makes the world feel lived in. they're not just there to give relationship advice every five minutes; they have their own personalities and dynamics, which makes the entire cast stronger.
what really worked for me was how carefully the relationship develops. the story actually takes time to justify why these two characters like each other. watarai's feelings don't appear out of nowhere, and hioki's feelings don't magically emerge because the plot says it's time for romance. you can track the progression. you understand why watarai is drawn to hioki, and you understand why hioki slowly begins to return those feelings. that's surprisingly rare. so many romances rely on chemistry alone, but this one builds emotional logic behind the relationship. when hioki finally starts recognizing his feelings, it feels earned because we've watched the process happen.
that's also why one of my favorite lines is "let me be the cool one for a change." it's such a simple line, but it says so much about hioki's development. for most of the story, watarai is the one taking emotional risks, making himself vulnerable, and pushing the relationship forward. that moment shows hioki actively choosing to participate instead of simply reacting. it shows growth and affection. more than any confession scene, it demonstrates that he's finally meeting watarai halfway.
my only small issue is the seven-month timeskip. i understand why it's there, but it felt slightly too large given how important that period probably was for their relationship. the mention that watarai had been asking anna for gift advice all that time made me realize how much growth and interaction happened off-screen. i don't think we needed to see all seven months, but maybe a little more insight into that period would have made the transition feel smoother.
more than anything though, i just love how gentle this drama is. it's a story about innocence, youth, first love, finding people who make you feel comfortable being yourself, and learning how to express feelings that don't come naturally.
nothing about it is trying to be groundbreaking or overly dramatic. it's simply confident in its own tenderness. there's something refreshing about a show that understands not every romance needs massive twists or emotional devastation to be meaningful. sometimes it's enough to watch two people slowly grow closer, surrounded by people who care about them. the entire drama feels warm, mellow, and sincere. and honestly, it delivered exactly what it promised. by the end, i wasn't overwhelmed or heartbroken. i just felt happy. and sometimes that's more than enough.
(side note: this truly does feel like the japanese gay f4)
it never feels rushed, but it also never feels like it's desperately trying to fill runtime. every episode feels like it contributes something meaningful to the characters, and by the end i felt like i had actually spent time with them instead of just watching plot points happen.
the acting is also surprisingly strong because it doesn't rely on a single archetype. hioki could have easily fallen into the typical meek, passive bl protagonist role, but there are moments where you can see his vulnerabilities, awkwardness, and gradual emotional growth beyond that. watarai, meanwhile, brings a completely different energy. what i appreciated is that his affection never feels like a gimmick or a personality trait. there's a sincerity to it that makes his character feel grounded. both actors manage to communicate a lot through small expressions and little changes in behavior, which is important for a story that thrives on quiet emotional moments rather than overly dramatic confrontations.
the side characters deserve praise too. a lot of romance dramas either forget their supporting cast exists or force them into the story in ways that feel unnatural. here, they blend into the narrative so effortlessly that by the end of a episode 1, i already understood who they were and why they mattered. more importantly, they genuinely feel like friends. their conversations have a casualness and familiarity that makes the world feel lived in. they're not just there to give relationship advice every five minutes; they have their own personalities and dynamics, which makes the entire cast stronger.
what really worked for me was how carefully the relationship develops. the story actually takes time to justify why these two characters like each other. watarai's feelings don't appear out of nowhere, and hioki's feelings don't magically emerge because the plot says it's time for romance. you can track the progression. you understand why watarai is drawn to hioki, and you understand why hioki slowly begins to return those feelings. that's surprisingly rare. so many romances rely on chemistry alone, but this one builds emotional logic behind the relationship. when hioki finally starts recognizing his feelings, it feels earned because we've watched the process happen.
that's also why one of my favorite lines is "let me be the cool one for a change." it's such a simple line, but it says so much about hioki's development. for most of the story, watarai is the one taking emotional risks, making himself vulnerable, and pushing the relationship forward. that moment shows hioki actively choosing to participate instead of simply reacting. it shows growth and affection. more than any confession scene, it demonstrates that he's finally meeting watarai halfway.
my only small issue is the seven-month timeskip. i understand why it's there, but it felt slightly too large given how important that period probably was for their relationship. the mention that watarai had been asking anna for gift advice all that time made me realize how much growth and interaction happened off-screen. i don't think we needed to see all seven months, but maybe a little more insight into that period would have made the transition feel smoother.
more than anything though, i just love how gentle this drama is. it's a story about innocence, youth, first love, finding people who make you feel comfortable being yourself, and learning how to express feelings that don't come naturally.
nothing about it is trying to be groundbreaking or overly dramatic. it's simply confident in its own tenderness. there's something refreshing about a show that understands not every romance needs massive twists or emotional devastation to be meaningful. sometimes it's enough to watch two people slowly grow closer, surrounded by people who care about them. the entire drama feels warm, mellow, and sincere. and honestly, it delivered exactly what it promised. by the end, i wasn't overwhelmed or heartbroken. i just felt happy. and sometimes that's more than enough.
(side note: this truly does feel like the japanese gay f4)
one of my most common complaints with japanese bl dramas is pacing. they're either trying to fit an entire emotional journey into five minutes or stretching a misunderstanding across half the season. this one somehow avoids both problems.
it never feels rushed, but it also never feels like it's desperately trying to fill runtime. every episode feels like it contributes something meaningful to the characters, and by the end i felt like i had actually spent time with them instead of just watching plot points happen.
the acting is also surprisingly strong because it doesn't rely on a single archetype. hioki could have easily fallen into the typical meek, passive bl protagonist role, but there are moments where you can see his vulnerabilities, awkwardness, and gradual emotional growth beyond that. watarai, meanwhile, brings a completely different energy. what i appreciated is that his affection never feels like a gimmick or a personality trait. there's a sincerity to it that makes his character feel grounded. both actors manage to communicate a lot through small expressions and little changes in behavior, which is important for a story that thrives on quiet emotional moments rather than overly dramatic confrontations.
the side characters deserve praise too. a lot of romance dramas either forget their supporting cast exists or force them into the story in ways that feel unnatural. here, they blend into the narrative so effortlessly that by the end of a episode 1, i already understood who they were and why they mattered. more importantly, they genuinely feel like friends. their conversations have a casualness and familiarity that makes the world feel lived in. they're not just there to give relationship advice every five minutes; they have their own personalities and dynamics, which makes the entire cast stronger.
what really worked for me was how carefully the relationship develops. the story actually takes time to justify why these two characters like each other. watarai's feelings don't appear out of nowhere, and hioki's feelings don't magically emerge because the plot says it's time for romance. you can track the progression. you understand why watarai is drawn to hioki, and you understand why hioki slowly begins to return those feelings. that's surprisingly rare. so many romances rely on chemistry alone, but this one builds emotional logic behind the relationship. when hioki finally starts recognizing his feelings, it feels earned because we've watched the process happen.
that's also why one of my favorite lines is "let me be the cool one for a change." it's such a simple line, but it says so much about hioki's development. for most of the story, watarai is the one taking emotional risks, making himself vulnerable, and pushing the relationship forward. that moment shows hioki actively choosing to participate instead of simply reacting. it shows growth and affection. more than any confession scene, it demonstrates that he's finally meeting watarai halfway.
my only small issue is the seven-month timeskip. i understand why it's there, but it felt slightly too large given how important that period probably was for their relationship. the mention that watarai had been asking anna for gift advice all that time made me realize how much growth and interaction happened off-screen. i don't think we needed to see all seven months, but maybe a little more insight into that period would have made the transition feel smoother.
more than anything though, i just love how gentle this drama is. it's a story about innocence, youth, first love, finding people who make you feel comfortable being yourself, and learning how to express feelings that don't come naturally.
nothing about it is trying to be groundbreaking or overly dramatic. it's simply confident in its own tenderness. there's something refreshing about a show that understands not every romance needs massive twists or emotional devastation to be meaningful. sometimes it's enough to watch two people slowly grow closer, surrounded by people who care about them. the entire drama feels warm, mellow, and sincere. and honestly, it delivered exactly what it promised. by the end, i wasn't overwhelmed or heartbroken. i just felt happy. and sometimes that's more than enough.
(side note: this truly does feel like the japanese gay f4)
it never feels rushed, but it also never feels like it's desperately trying to fill runtime. every episode feels like it contributes something meaningful to the characters, and by the end i felt like i had actually spent time with them instead of just watching plot points happen.
the acting is also surprisingly strong because it doesn't rely on a single archetype. hioki could have easily fallen into the typical meek, passive bl protagonist role, but there are moments where you can see his vulnerabilities, awkwardness, and gradual emotional growth beyond that. watarai, meanwhile, brings a completely different energy. what i appreciated is that his affection never feels like a gimmick or a personality trait. there's a sincerity to it that makes his character feel grounded. both actors manage to communicate a lot through small expressions and little changes in behavior, which is important for a story that thrives on quiet emotional moments rather than overly dramatic confrontations.
the side characters deserve praise too. a lot of romance dramas either forget their supporting cast exists or force them into the story in ways that feel unnatural. here, they blend into the narrative so effortlessly that by the end of a episode 1, i already understood who they were and why they mattered. more importantly, they genuinely feel like friends. their conversations have a casualness and familiarity that makes the world feel lived in. they're not just there to give relationship advice every five minutes; they have their own personalities and dynamics, which makes the entire cast stronger.
what really worked for me was how carefully the relationship develops. the story actually takes time to justify why these two characters like each other. watarai's feelings don't appear out of nowhere, and hioki's feelings don't magically emerge because the plot says it's time for romance. you can track the progression. you understand why watarai is drawn to hioki, and you understand why hioki slowly begins to return those feelings. that's surprisingly rare. so many romances rely on chemistry alone, but this one builds emotional logic behind the relationship. when hioki finally starts recognizing his feelings, it feels earned because we've watched the process happen.
that's also why one of my favorite lines is "let me be the cool one for a change." it's such a simple line, but it says so much about hioki's development. for most of the story, watarai is the one taking emotional risks, making himself vulnerable, and pushing the relationship forward. that moment shows hioki actively choosing to participate instead of simply reacting. it shows growth and affection. more than any confession scene, it demonstrates that he's finally meeting watarai halfway.
my only small issue is the seven-month timeskip. i understand why it's there, but it felt slightly too large given how important that period probably was for their relationship. the mention that watarai had been asking anna for gift advice all that time made me realize how much growth and interaction happened off-screen. i don't think we needed to see all seven months, but maybe a little more insight into that period would have made the transition feel smoother.
more than anything though, i just love how gentle this drama is. it's a story about innocence, youth, first love, finding people who make you feel comfortable being yourself, and learning how to express feelings that don't come naturally.
nothing about it is trying to be groundbreaking or overly dramatic. it's simply confident in its own tenderness. there's something refreshing about a show that understands not every romance needs massive twists or emotional devastation to be meaningful. sometimes it's enough to watch two people slowly grow closer, surrounded by people who care about them. the entire drama feels warm, mellow, and sincere. and honestly, it delivered exactly what it promised. by the end, i wasn't overwhelmed or heartbroken. i just felt happy. and sometimes that's more than enough.
(side note: this truly does feel like the japanese gay f4)
aven
10.0★ · 04/28/26
these cutie patooties i miss them
these cutie patooties i miss them