I've had this series on my watchlist for quite a while, primarily because of two actors: Hyuga Wataru and Akaso Eiji. I had previously seen them in BL series and thought they were talented performers. So, when I stumbled upon this show on Netflix, I decided to dive in and ended up binge-watching it within three days. It definitely had a captivating quality that kept me hooked, putting several other K-dramas and BL series on hold.

Now, I’ll delve into some spoilers, so proceed with caution! The story features hairdresser Kayashima and fireman Shirahama as they walk down the street to catch a train. The way Kayashima gazes at Shirahama instantly gave me strong BL vibes, making it seem like the hairdresser was quite taken with him. Then there’s Miss Hatano, a gymnastics teacher. She knows Shirahama from a distance, having been inspired by him during a demonstration at her school, which gave her the courage to do her best at her work in school, trying to engage more with her pupils.

They find themselves on wagon 5 and, along with wagon 6, get lost—not just in space but in time, ending up in 2026. The show emphasizes the relationships and bonds between the characters. At one point, it nearly resembles "Lord of the Flies" due to tension between the two groups, but thanks to Yonezawa’s heartfelt speech, conflict is averted.

Shirahama harbors unrequited feelings back in 2023, while Hatano clearly has feelings for him. Despite Kayashima's seemingly stoic demeanor, he becomes a source of strength, and Hatano grows increasingly fond of him. Meanwhile, Kayashima, feeling he has no chance with Hatano, tries to push her and Shirahama together. Shirahama is the leader of wagon 5 and feels a overwhelming responsibility.

Japanese dramas often tread a fine line when it comes to romantic scenes, oscillating between being overly restrained and excessively explicit. In this series, the romantic tension is very subtle, with no kissing or overt displays of affection. You can only infer that one couple is together based on protective gestures, and I sensed a potential connection between Yonezawa and Tako, but nothing materializes there. Allthough their genuine care for each other and smiles and banter, looked stronger then a bromance

Another bromance, that between Shirahama and Kayashima, is quite strong throughout the series. The ending left me somewhat puzzled. It appeared that Kayashima finally expressed his feelings for Hatano, suggesting they would head off to Switzerland together, with many other survivors from wagon 5. However, he ultimately sought out Shirahama. I strongly believed Shirahama had feelings for Hatano as well, and at one point, I even wondered why the three of them didn’t consider living together as a trio, given their deep bond.

One of the more confusing aspects was that only 53 out of the 113 people returned, but instead of going back to 2023, they ended up in 2026. It seemed that the survivors of wagon 6 had no idea they could go back in time. They stayed behind in the future. The conclusion of this show left me to question if Japan was safe. I think it is, as the professor appeared relieved after a phone call. Overall, the conclusion left me feeling somewhat unfulfilled. I wanted to know for sure if Kayashima and Hatano are going to end up as a couple and what with Shirahama?