what is there to say about nagareboshi really, in my top ten of favorite dramas this one is in the second place. the story is not typical, there are no triangles, the characters are all equally developed and you get a fair idea of their personalities. the small details and habits those people have and their likes. everything is there like an open book for you to read. they are presented openly, slowly. the picture was a bit gloomy but at times it was vivid. although there is some kind of slow change of scenes and such i find it refreshing because we are all so used to fast paced poop that we need to sit back and enjoy the proper pace. things dun always move fast and it's better this way. i won't say much about the plot since i don't want to spoil anything but the script is written as such that you end up sympathizing with the main characters. you'll definitely cry, i know i did. acting wise i give it a 10 because aya was brilliant like always and yutaka as well. everyone really did an excellent job. did you not hate that brother? i did too, inagaki goro is just so good at making you like or hate a character it's amazing. the small details the way they spoke and the voice manipulation the way they were holding th chopsticks even how they walked . you no longer saw the actors but the roles. and the feelings that were portrayed by both aya and yutaka were just so there, the actions the voice the eyes the face how they behaved around each other, it was there and it was slowly killing me how two people can have such strong feelings without saying anything. the music was lovely , it assisted the show and it gave the sad note to it too. i have rewatched this three times so far and i generally don't rewatch stuff. overall this drama is a must watch for mature viewers.