You know when you look at some old photos and you just feel sad? That's what First Love:Hatsukoi made me feel from the very first episode to the last.

Even though there were funny moments, happy moments, this series always has this feeling of comfortable sadness all the time.

To be honest, this drama doesn't really offer much story-wise. It uses a clichéd plot device, but for me, they managed to make it work. The cast did a phenomenal job; they really made the characters feel alive.

The cinematography was absolutely beautiful. Love the use of the color blue, its adds to the ever-present feeling of sadness.

Anyways, this drama is great. Highly recommended.