I originally read the manga, but it's been about 3 years or so since I read it. The most I remember about it are the main details, such as Riiko being a high school student. That's part of the reason it took me so long to come around to watching this drama - in this drama she's not only not a student, but she's older and working in an office job! I was a little iffy about the change in the story, but after watching it I have to say I was surprised. I found myself loving this drama and I watched it in 2 days! What I loved is that even though they changed things about the story - they adapted to that change! Meaning the characters didn't change much (personality wise) from what I remember. And I found it to be a good drama, funny in parts - sad in others. It made me want to reread the manga, because the original will always be the best. But as for a live adaption of this sort of story, they pulled it off well. The acting was good! I've seen Aibu Saki in Buzzer Beat, and while I didn't like her character there I felt her character here was a lot more likeable and she pulled off the role of Riiko well. Mizushima Hiro I've also seen and remember him most as Nanba-senpai in Hana-Kimi. While his role there was more comedic, I found myself loving his version of Soshi. Hayami Mokomichi I've also seen in Gokusen 2 - I remember him most as "the tall guy" haha. But his role here and his role there are completely different. Then again, he is pulling off the role of a robot and I think he did a good job as Night! The cast might not have been who I might've expected, there might have been better people out there to pull of the roles, but I felt they did a good job! The music was nice, the theme song "Okaeri" by Ayaka grew on me with each episode and now I love it! I can see myself rewatching this drama again sometime, but not anytime soon (my plan to watch list is out of hand haha). Overall - if you've recently read the manga I wouldn't recommend watching this version - at least not anytime soon. Unless you're the type that likes new adaptions and seeing a different story. I myself have a hard time watching something based off of a manga if the storyline is really different. And if you haven't read it - then I recommend it if you're in the mood to watch something a little light and a bit unrealistic. Ohh and there are sad parts as well. The story focuses not just on the relationship between Riiko and Night, but between her job and Soshi. There isn't a ton of romance, but there's enough to make it a rom-com (: