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"Pegasus Bookstore is going through hard times due to competition from internet bookstores. Kitamura Aki and Nishioka Riko are employees at Pegasus Bookstore. Aki is 23 years old. She has a strong will and freewheeling personality. She places her job and dreams above marriage. Riko is a 40-year-old single woman. She is the vice-manager at the bookstore. She has pride in her work. The two women have completely different personalities." (from dramawiki)
Rating: 10 is the highest, 0 is the lowest. Please view my criteria here.
(This may contain spoilers, I tried to limit them, but please read at your own discretion.)
(This may contain spoilers, I tried to limit them, but please read at your own discretion.)
Interesting synopsis: +1
Yes. I don't have any idea how bookstores actually work, and this is not a very common setting, thought not very unique either, it still piqued my interest.
Yes. I don't have any idea how bookstores actually work, and this is not a very common setting, thought not very unique either, it still piqued my interest.
Story development: +1
Every episode turns out favorable.
Every episode turns out favorable.
Conclusion: +1
Thumbs up for this. I'm still doubting that Nishioka and Mita can actually be together (these characters are portrayed by Inamori Izumi and Chiba Yudai), I really like it that Kitamura Aki (portrayed by Watanabe Mayu) ended up with the character who's really suited for her. I wanted Inamori Izumi's character to have ended up with Tanabe Seichii's character though. She let him get back with his ex-wife? That ex-wife was a cheater, right? I know it'll be hard for the child, but that was wrong I think, just staying for the sake of the child. I think the child will feel bad about it too.
Thumbs up for this. I'm still doubting that Nishioka and Mita can actually be together (these characters are portrayed by Inamori Izumi and Chiba Yudai), I really like it that Kitamura Aki (portrayed by Watanabe Mayu) ended up with the character who's really suited for her. I wanted Inamori Izumi's character to have ended up with Tanabe Seichii's character though. She let him get back with his ex-wife? That ex-wife was a cheater, right? I know it'll be hard for the child, but that was wrong I think, just staying for the sake of the child. I think the child will feel bad about it too.
Members of the cast: +1
Inoo Kei!!! He's the primary reason that this drama got my interest! He's my 2nd favorite member of idol group Hey! Say! JUMP. I like Watanabe Mayu (or Mayuyu) too, she's pretty cute. I'm loving Chiba Yudai lately, and I can't deny I've been falling and falling more. And Daito Shunsuke, oh yes ♥
Inoo Kei!!! He's the primary reason that this drama got my interest! He's my 2nd favorite member of idol group Hey! Say! JUMP. I like Watanabe Mayu (or Mayuyu) too, she's pretty cute. I'm loving Chiba Yudai lately, and I can't deny I've been falling and falling more. And Daito Shunsuke, oh yes ♥
Portrayal of roles: +1
I haven't watched a lot of Inamori Izumi's dramas, but basing from this drama, I actually don't like her acting style that much. She's good but I think she's a little stiff? I hope she can revive my opinion about her when I watch more of her dramas in the future, she's really pretty for her age though! I honestly felt awkward watching Mayuyu act, her amateur being is really obvious, but I think that's forgivable since she doesn't have much acting experience yet. Her facial expressions are still very limited. The awkwardness kind of lessen during the latter episodes though, I guess she already learned and improved a little. Chiba Yudai is good as usual. I just hope Yudai and Mayuyu worked on their chemistry a little so I could've cheered for them a little too, but oh well. But, did anyone cheer for this pair? They don't have chemistry, not at all, in my opinion. For Daito Shunsuke, he really suited the character well and I guess this is my most favorite portrayal of him by far. I just appreciated the character so much because of his expressions. I'll comment on Inoo Kei too even though his only a supporting character. He did pretty fine. I hope he can have more heavy roles though.
I haven't watched a lot of Inamori Izumi's dramas, but basing from this drama, I actually don't like her acting style that much. She's good but I think she's a little stiff? I hope she can revive my opinion about her when I watch more of her dramas in the future, she's really pretty for her age though! I honestly felt awkward watching Mayuyu act, her amateur being is really obvious, but I think that's forgivable since she doesn't have much acting experience yet. Her facial expressions are still very limited. The awkwardness kind of lessen during the latter episodes though, I guess she already learned and improved a little. Chiba Yudai is good as usual. I just hope Yudai and Mayuyu worked on their chemistry a little so I could've cheered for them a little too, but oh well. But, did anyone cheer for this pair? They don't have chemistry, not at all, in my opinion. For Daito Shunsuke, he really suited the character well and I guess this is my most favorite portrayal of him by far. I just appreciated the character so much because of his expressions. I'll comment on Inoo Kei too even though his only a supporting character. He did pretty fine. I hope he can have more heavy roles though.
Character development: +1
Yes, I just hope Aki realized it's not just all about her. The nerve! She was really annoying in the first half of the series! Obata was really great, I thought he was this humorous random guy and that he'll remain like that, but he became this guy I admire most in this drama! I guess Nishioka learned from Aki, but I hope she would stop acting like a timid-type teenager or something. Lol. Nothing much on Chiba Yudai's character. I just hope he stopped being this guy who is seemingly trying hard to be mature, that's what his character is like.
OST/Theme song/Insert song used: +1
Mayuyu's song is pretty good.
Yes, I just hope Aki realized it's not just all about her. The nerve! She was really annoying in the first half of the series! Obata was really great, I thought he was this humorous random guy and that he'll remain like that, but he became this guy I admire most in this drama! I guess Nishioka learned from Aki, but I hope she would stop acting like a timid-type teenager or something. Lol. Nothing much on Chiba Yudai's character. I just hope he stopped being this guy who is seemingly trying hard to be mature, that's what his character is like.
OST/Theme song/Insert song used: +1
Mayuyu's song is pretty good.
Every episode was a fun watch: +1
Yes, well I really like Chiba Yudai, Inoo Kei and Daito Shunsuke so... XD But really, it's not that bad. :)
Made me anticipate for the next episodes: +1
Yes, because of Obata! It was such a delight to watch him!
It became a favorite: +1
Yes, I guess so, because I really like the members of the cast and the story is good and fun too!
(minus .5)
Because of this (quoting myself lol) "I wanted Inamori Izumi's character to have ended up with Tanabe Seichii's character though. She let him get back with his ex-wife? That ex-wife was a cheater, right? I know it'll be hard for the child, but that was wrong I think, just staying for the sake of the child. I think the child will feel bad about it too."
(minus .5)
Because while the guys are really good actors, Inamori Izumi was a little stiff and Mayuyu was awkward to watch.
(minus .5)
Because of this (quoting myself again lol) "Nothing much on Chiba Yudai's character. I just hope he stopped being this guy who is seemingly trying hard to be mature, that's what his character is like."
Yes, I guess so, because I really like the members of the cast and the story is good and fun too!
(minus .5)
Because of this (quoting myself lol) "I wanted Inamori Izumi's character to have ended up with Tanabe Seichii's character though. She let him get back with his ex-wife? That ex-wife was a cheater, right? I know it'll be hard for the child, but that was wrong I think, just staying for the sake of the child. I think the child will feel bad about it too."
(minus .5)
Because while the guys are really good actors, Inamori Izumi was a little stiff and Mayuyu was awkward to watch.
(minus .5)
Because of this (quoting myself again lol) "Nothing much on Chiba Yudai's character. I just hope he stopped being this guy who is seemingly trying hard to be mature, that's what his character is like."
Final Rating: 8.5/10
Other comments/thoughts:
The story is not bad, it's actually entertaining. I just hope Mayuyu wasn't that awkward to watch, and Inamori Izumi doesn't give off a stiff vibe!
The story is not bad, it's actually entertaining. I just hope Mayuyu wasn't that awkward to watch, and Inamori Izumi doesn't give off a stiff vibe!
