"But it's just a show, it's just fun. Why read too much into it".
That's what most will probably get told when they make a reasonable critique of a not so serious entertainment. I liked this show, atleast first few episodes. Then it became an annoyance.
Most of us today view relationships based on what we've seen. Let's face it. So when shows like this show such a troublesome dynamics in a relationship it's concerning, since we buy it. Don't say you are above it! Our years of conditioning watching romance on screen has affected us. This show is no different. Here's what ticks me off about this show.
The premise started strong. The supporting characters are awesome, heck, even better than the leads and have more brains too.
Nao is intellectually dense, codependent, fully lost in her romance with no concern for her own identity or even her future. She is insecure AF (somewhat relatable) but pushes it with her neediness and clinginess. She has no other preoccupations than the guy. 😤 she is essentially bella swan from Twilight minus the lack of expressions and dramatics.
Uehara is emotionally dense. He lacks tact , doesn't communicate well, lacks empathy to some extent. Expects the girl to read his mind. Is distant and constantly creates doubt which feeds Naos insecurity.
Precisely why these two make for a toxic couple!
The more saner versions are the supporting characters who have a balanced view of life, relationships. But it's frustrating that their only purpose in the show is to listen to this couple vent constantly and come to their aid constantly .
My problem is that there are young girls watching this thinking this is relationship goals. These two can't express how they feel and constantly make each other miserable, highly dysfunctional relationship.
10 episode in and i just am thinking of giving up on this coz the pattern doesn't seem to be getting better.
That's what most will probably get told when they make a reasonable critique of a not so serious entertainment. I liked this show, atleast first few episodes. Then it became an annoyance.
Most of us today view relationships based on what we've seen. Let's face it. So when shows like this show such a troublesome dynamics in a relationship it's concerning, since we buy it. Don't say you are above it! Our years of conditioning watching romance on screen has affected us. This show is no different. Here's what ticks me off about this show.
The premise started strong. The supporting characters are awesome, heck, even better than the leads and have more brains too.
Nao is intellectually dense, codependent, fully lost in her romance with no concern for her own identity or even her future. She is insecure AF (somewhat relatable) but pushes it with her neediness and clinginess. She has no other preoccupations than the guy. 😤 she is essentially bella swan from Twilight minus the lack of expressions and dramatics.
Uehara is emotionally dense. He lacks tact , doesn't communicate well, lacks empathy to some extent. Expects the girl to read his mind. Is distant and constantly creates doubt which feeds Naos insecurity.
Precisely why these two make for a toxic couple!
The more saner versions are the supporting characters who have a balanced view of life, relationships. But it's frustrating that their only purpose in the show is to listen to this couple vent constantly and come to their aid constantly .
My problem is that there are young girls watching this thinking this is relationship goals. These two can't express how they feel and constantly make each other miserable, highly dysfunctional relationship.
10 episode in and i just am thinking of giving up on this coz the pattern doesn't seem to be getting better.