First of all, despite the years, the story has aged well and continues to prove why it is considered a classic of Japanese dramas.

The plot is pretty simple, but the character development of Sena and Minami is impeccable. From the beginning we can see their flaws and limitations, we can see them make mistakes and learn, we can see them find their place in the world and try to follow their dreams….

Their chemistry is amazing and I loved the transition from strangers to friends to lovers, there are a lot of blurred lines between one stage and the other, but that also added to the watching experience.

The music is superb, there are already several songs forever added to my playlists

The ending is correct, but there seemed to be a lot of threads and plots that were never followed up.

Another negative point is the secondary couple, I can't for the life of me understand why the drama dedicated so much time to these two characters, one was hot but kind of a sleazebag and the other was bland af.

Is it worth watching? Yes, but this humble viewer thinks it's a bit overrated. Maybe, once again, my high expectations worked against me, but it’s still a worthy find, you don't see many asian dramas that are almost three decades old recommended today.