I don’t know if I am being bias or what but for certain, from episode 1 till the end I never told myself “boring” “all the same thing” “I knew it” nor even do a sigh because the story, the casting was all made wonderfully and rightfully chosen and I’ll forever consider this as best jdrama that I’ve seen! Shida Mirai particularly was too young during this time and I couldn’t tell because her acting is beyond on point likewise with the other kids who portrayed their role really amazing. I couldn’t even tell if they were young or what, and whether it was scripted or not. I felt their emotions, their words striked me so much till today even Akutsu Maya-san. I still tear up when I rewatch it because I felt those words, those conversations, those scenes made me realised that their profession is not an easy task and never will it be.